Welcome to My Kitchen!

Hello, I’m Lisa—a home cook, blogger, and food photographer. I live with my husband and our wonderful children in a cozy home filled with the aroma of fresh cooking.

I started Crisp and Yum in 2024 as a personal blog and creative outlet. Life was bustling with family responsibilities and other commitments, and I found joy in sharing my culinary adventures. Little did I know, this passion project would blossom into my full-time career.

Baking has always been a love of mine, fueled by my sweet tooth and the delight of sharing treats with family and friends—especially chocolate chip cookies! As our family grew, so did my passion for cooking. I’m a firm believer in the magic of family dinners; there’s nothing quite like connecting over a nourishing meal with your loved ones.

Being a self-taught home cook, I’m dedicated to providing well-tested recipes and practical tips. Every recipe you find here has been tried and perfected in my own kitchen. These are the dishes I share with close friends when they want to impress or simply make everyday meals special.

I hope Crisp and Yum becomes your first stop when you’re seeking dinner inspiration. I’m grateful you’re here and wish you happy cooking!

Fun Facts About Me

1. There’s always tortellini in my freezer.
2. Before blogging, I worked in a field that I loved but left to find more flexibility for my family.
3. I’m a certified personal trainer and enjoy leading fitness classes in my community.
4. My hometown holds a special place in my heart—it’s where I grew up, and my family still lives there.
5. I have a degree in a field I’m passionate about and believe in being a lifelong learner.
6. We renovated our home in 2022, and now I get to cook in my dream kitchen!
7. I’m a proud soccer mom and love supporting my kids in all their activities.
8. Our family enjoys exploring local museums and parks.
9. I go all out for my kids’ birthdays—planning for weeks to make them special.
10. When I have the house to myself, I blast music and dance like no one’s watching.

Podcast Interviews

I love chatting about all things food, family, and balancing it all. For podcast inquiries, please reach out to me directly at lisa [at] crispandyum [dot] com.

Photo Use Policy

You’re welcome to use one image from any post on crispandyum.com in recipe roundups or promotional content, provided you link back to the original post and credit “Lisa at Crisp and Yum” as the original content creator.

Please note that republishing full recipes is not permitted without express written consent. For licensing requests or other inquiries, feel free to contact me.