Let’s face it, we don’t need another decision on a Wednesday.

Hi, I’m Jess! I’m your go-to mealtime helper. I love helping busy families get healthy meals on the table quickly, because cooking healthy shouldn’t be hard and you can get a meal on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Here’s how I can help.

Meal Plan Monday

Every week I plan out what our family is eating, and I share it with you. Meal planning eliminates decision fatigue during the week, and it comes with swaps so it works for everybody at your table.

Cooking Parties

Let’s get cooking together! I host virtual parties from wherever you are, and in-person parties in the Superior, Wisconsin area. You get recipes, tips, and a chance to try the tools I love.

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A side hustle with heart. I started Pampered Chef so I could take my husband on a trip without him having to work overtime for it, and I’ve never looked back!

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A Midwestern mom who loves talking about food.

I’m a knitter, a mom of 2 college students, a German Shepherd mom (my phone is full of photos!), a wife, and I work full time for a church. Life is full and beautiful! Think Midwestern Mom vibes without the curly hair and jello salad, but with all of the cheese and the Midwest accent.

I fell in love with Pampered Chef products 20 years ago, but they didn’t always fit my budget. It wasn’t until I replaced my 4th $100 pan in 4 years that I realized I could have saved money by buying a Pampered Chef pan first.

As a kid, Yan Can Cook on PBS was my favorite show. His tagline was “If Yan can cook, you can too!” and I still believe it.

A Few of My Favorite Things

These are the tools I reach for every week to make cooking simple. Some save me time on a busy weeknight, and some have earned a permanent spot in our camping bin. Every one of them is a product I actually use in my own kitchen.

Deluxe Multi Cooker

Garlic Press

5″ Santoku Knife

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