About

Hi! I am Kay, publisher of Cooking with K.  I love all things Southern and inspiring the next generation to enjoy cooking from recipes passed down through the years.  

Cooking with K specializes in Southern cuisine, offering a wide range of unique and delicious recipes that celebrate the warmth and comfort of Southern cooking. Unlike many competitors that cover a broad spectrum of cuisines, my brand focuses solely on Southern dishes, providing an authentic and immersive experience for my readers. My brand not only provides easy-to-follow recipes but also offers valuable cooking tips and tidbits to help even novice cooks succeed. I also provide personal recommendations for ingredients or cooking tools based on my own experiences, adding a personal touch that many larger brands lack. Furthermore, while some competitors focus on gourmet or high-end recipes, Cooking with K is all about accessible comfort food - dishes that anyone can make at home to bring the joy of Southern cooking into their own kitchen.

I have had a real passion for cooking, which was passed down by my Mother. In her kitchen, everyone would gather to talk and share life's happenings while she kept on cooking.  

Mother had all the styles of a genuine Southern cook, from serving a tall glass of sweet tea, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and cream gravy to all kinds of field peas.  It wasn't uncommon for her to serve the traditional southern meal consisting only of vegetables and served up with a pan of Southern cornbread.

My Southern cooking roots run deep in my style. I have a broad range of cooking influences from my Father's family living in Georgia and my Mother's family living in Texas.  

I still have memories of the recipes Mother crafted for me as a child and shared with me as a young newlywed. As I craft my family's Southern recipes, my recipes, and my children's recipes, I want to leave a legacy for my grandchildren.

As I write this blog, I know God orders all my plans. The most important part of my life is being so close to the Lord that I immediately know when I can't hear His heartbeat. 

My late husband, Jim, helped me keep this in place. Now, he is looking down from heaven and cheering me on.  The simple things that mattered to us are still––Live for Jesus, Love your Family, Care for Others, and Build His Church!