Hi, I’m Sarah
Recipe Developer • Food Photographer • Your Kitchen Companion
MY STORY
It All Started in Grandma’s Kitchen
I was seven years old when I first fell in love with cooking. My grandmother would let me stand on a wooden stool in her tiny kitchen, teaching me to knead dough and showing me that the secret ingredient in everything was love—and maybe a pinch more salt than the recipe called for.
Fast forward through culinary school, years in professional kitchens, and countless dinner parties, I realized something important: the best recipes aren’t just about perfect technique—they’re about bringing people together and creating memories that last long after the dishes are done.
That’s why I created BlingBite—to share recipes that work in real kitchens, for real people, with real busy lives.
THE JOURNEY
My Culinary Path
Culinary School
Graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, where I learned classical technique and discovered my passion for making gourmet cooking accessible.
Professional Kitchens
Worked as sous chef at award-winning restaurants in New York and San Francisco, perfecting everything from farm-to-table cuisine to modern fusion.
BlingBite Is Born
Started this blog to share restaurant-quality recipes that busy home cooks can actually make. What began in my apartment kitchen now reaches millions.
What BlingBite Stands For
These principles guide every recipe I create and share with you
Tested & Trusted
Every recipe is tested at least three times in a regular home kitchen. If it doesn’t work perfectly for me, it doesn’t make it to you.
Actually Doable
No fancy equipment required. No ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just real food that fits into your real life.
Honest Photos
What you see is what you’ll get. I photograph my own food in natural light—no food stylists, no tricks, just delicious reality.
Community First
Your feedback shapes everything I do. When you comment, email, or share your results, you’re helping make BlingBite better for everyone.
By the Numbers
Recipes Created
Monthly Readers
Recipe Reviews
Years Cooking
BEHIND THE SCENES
A Peek Into My Kitchen
You’ll usually find me in my kitchen around 6 AM with a strong cup of coffee, testing a recipe for the third time because the glaze wasn’t quite right. My husband Mark is my official taste-tester (lucky him!), and our golden retriever Bailey is always nearby, hoping something falls on the floor.
When I’m not cooking, you’ll find me at farmers markets (I’m obsessed with heirloom tomatoes), reading cookbooks like novels, or planning our next food-focused vacation. Last year it was Italy. This year? Japan is calling my name.
I photograph every recipe myself using natural light and my trusty Canon—no fancy studio, just my kitchen counter and a lot of patience. Because I want you to see exactly what you’ll create.
Let’s Cook Together
I love hearing from you! Whether you’ve made one of my recipes, have a cooking question, or just want to say hi—I read and respond to every message.