ABOUT US
Hi! I’m Alyssa – the heart, hands, and voice behind Daily Food Journal. This blog is my personal kitchen diary, where every recipe tells a story and every dish is crafted with care. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a seasoned home cook looking for inspiration, I created this space just for you. Daily Food Journal started with a simple idea: to make everyday cooking feel less like a chore and more like a joyful, creative act. Today, it's become a collection of everything I love about food – comfort, flavor, family, and memories.
Who I Am
I’m not a professional chef or formally trained culinary expert – I’m Alyssa, a passionate home cook, lifelong recipe collector, food writer, and full-time flavor chaser. My love for cooking started early, in a small kitchen filled with handwritten family recipes, weekend cooking with my mom, and the comforting smell of bread baking in the oven. Over the years, food became my creative outlet, my stress reliever, and my favorite way to connect with people I care about. Whether it was hosting casual dinners, making birthday cakes from scratch, or reviving old family recipes, I realized that cooking brought me a kind of joy I couldn’t ignore.
Before launching Daily Food Journal, I spent years developing recipes for friends and family, scribbling notes in the margins of cookbooks, experimenting with spices late into the night, and documenting meals that sparked conversation around the table. I worked a regular day job, but the kitchen was always where I felt most myself – focused, inspired, and happy. One day, I finally decided to create a space to share it all, not just for myself but for anyone who’s ever found comfort in a homemade dish. That’s how Daily Food Journal came to life – a place where I could share real food, real stories, and a whole lot of flavor, one recipe at a time.
What You’ll Find on This Blog
I create, test, photograph, and write every single recipe you see here. I don’t publish anything I wouldn’t serve to my own family.
Here’s what you can expect to find on Daily Food Journal:
✅ Quick, easy, and satisfying meals for busy weeknights
✅ Family-friendly recipes that everyone at the table will enjoy
✅ Comfort food made with a modern, healthy twist
✅ Seasonal favorites and cozy classics
✅ Simple, show-stopping desserts
✅ Helpful tips and tricks to boost your kitchen confidence.
I believe cooking at home should feel achievable, not overwhelming. That’s why every recipe is written with clear steps and practical ingredients you can actually find.
A One-Woman Blog
Daily Food Journal is 100% written, cooked, styled, and photographed by me – Alyssa. This isn’t a media company or a recipe farm. There’s no team, no ghostwriters, and no content mills. Just one woman, one camera, and a deep love of sharing food that matters. Every word, photo, and dish you see is created in my own kitchen, with care and intention.
My Cooking Philosophy
Cooking doesn’t have to be fancy to be memorable. I believe in: making everyday meals feel special, using simple, fresh ingredients, honoring both tradition and creativity, sharing what works – and what doesn’t – honestly, and cooking with joy and curiosity.
Let’s Stay Connected
I love hearing from readers – whether you have a question about a recipe, want to share how it turned out, or just feel like chatting about food. Feel free to email me anytime at: admin@dailyfoodjournal.net.
Thank You for Being Here
Whether you're here for one recipe or plan to stay for the long haul, thank you for visiting Daily Food Journal. I’m honored to be a small part of your cooking journey. So grab a spatula, tie your apron, and let’s make something delicious together!