Do what makes you happy!
Meet Monica
Hi, I’m Monica, a home cook and Baker. Welcome, friends, to my cozy corner of the internet! Think of this space as my virtual kitchen, where I share easy-to-follow recipes with a touch of style.
Growing up I noticed that people fall into two categories: those who love to cook and those who love to eat. Lucky for me, I fall into both!
With years of experience working in the Corporate, Hospitality, and Restaurant industries, my heart has always been drawn to serving others through home-cooked meals or sharing recipes that bring comfort and joy. Cooking to me is a gift and being able to share it is a true blessing.
About Cook Style Eat
Cook Style Eat is a Recipe & Lifestyle Blog that focuses on helping home cooks create delicious everyday meals that are simple and stylish.
Whether you’re looking for quick weekday dinners, special weekend dishes, or elegant presentation tips, Monica is here to help guide you with simple, stylish recipes and time-saving tips for your busy life.
What type of recipes will you find here?
Honestly, a little bit of everything, and since I’m from the deep south, you will see more southern dishes the most.
What else can you look forward to seeing here with Cook Style Eat?
In addition to recipes, you will see tons of helpful Kitchen Tips because I love all things kitchen.
Plus I’m completely obsessed with Kitchen gadgets and tools, so I’m sure I will share my latest cool kitchen findings.
Will there be food styling included?
Absolutely! Not only do you want your food to taste good but you want your meals to look good Right? Presentation is EVERYTHING!
From Food Styling to Table Décor, I am happy to show you how to Style it up! Because I wholeheartedly believe that people do eat with their eyes first, why not make it beautiful?
My Biggest Support
Just 2 peas in a pod
I am a southern girl born and raised right here in Sweet Home Alabama.
23 years ago I married the most wonderful human being Joseph better known as (Joe) who has always been my biggest supporter and encourages me to just go for whatever it is that I want to pursue.
We both enjoy eating good home-cooked meals and entertaining our family and friends. Now when it comes to food, Joe is very selective or a (picky) eater. Which has led me to be a little bit more creative. And since I’m constantly cooking and testing my recipes, the hubby graciously volunteers to try everything out first.
I’m quite sure he will make his appearance here and there as he does in our kitchen when he smells something good cooking! LOL
My Inspiration
The one who greatly inspires me the most is my mom. Have you ever heard the saying that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree? Well….. it’s no secret that I have learned my way around the kitchen by watching my mom go to work and working long hours cooking for a living then coming home to prepare one of her delicious southern meals for me and my two younger siblings. As a way of me helping my mom with meals, I would start to watch everything my mom did in the kitchen just so I could master how she prepared all of her meals.
(I know my sister and brother will get me for saying this LOL) So out of the three of us, One of us was able to carry the cooking torch in the family.
Ready to cook with confidence? Feel Free to take a look around for recipes, tips, and a community of home cooks just like you.