100: Farewell episode!

Join us for our farewell episode, where we talk about the process of making the podcast and hear from some of our listeners! Thank you all for listening for the last four years and making…Read more

99: Snacks

Snacks, as Sara says, are a life raft in the chaos of motherhood. Renee has a whole snack system. We have, actually, a lot to say about snacks. Join us! Recipes and resources mentioned in…Read more

98: Ottolenghi Simple

We've had listener requests for Ottolenghi books over the years, and we've saved him for out last cookbook episode! We talk about his signature flavors, whether this book is overly simple, and whether we love…Read more

97: Meal Trains 2

We are revisiting one of our favorite topics: meal trains! After Renee's cancer diagnosis and treatment, we both learned so much more about meal trains. This is the best way to support people in your…Read more

96: The Book on Pie

A very ambitious and comprehensive guide to pie -- from crust technique to decoration to hundreds of unique and interesting flavor combinations -- this book from Erin Jeanne McDowell really captured our interest. We talk…Read more

95: Veggie burgers

We like veggie burgers, but have we cooked that many? Turns out, this episode sent Sara down a rabbit hole of making veggie burger recipes and they are tricky! Renee weighs in with her favorite…Read more

94: My Everyday Lagos

My Everyday Lagos is a critically acclaimed cookbook that brings West African cuisine to western audiences. Specialty ingredients, spice mixes and unusual techniques set this book apart for us. Recipes and resources mentioned in this…Read more

93: Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast for dinner is a favorite weeknight hack for our families. You can take it in a hundred different directions, make it dead easy or make it fancy. Here's our favorite recipes and hacks to…Read more

92: Cravings: All Together

This book is our first foray into the Chrissy Tiegen food universe, and it was a surprise to us -- Renee enjoys Chrissy's sense of humor and family-friendly dishes, Sara loves some of the fun…Read more

91: Meringue & Pavlova

We deeply love the magic that happens when you combine whipped egg whites with sugar. Join us as we fall down the rabbit hole of meringue treats, including one of our favorites, the pavlova. Recipes…Read more
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Meet Sara & Renee

We're home cooks from Portland, Oregon!

    Renee Wilkinson

    Renee is an urban homesteader, landscape designer, writer, and parent to Juniper (11), River (8) and Fox (6). She's the published author of the book Modern Homestead.

      Sara Gray

      Sara is a Realtor, organizational nerd and mom to 9-year-old Louis and 6-year-old Nathan. She won a blue ribbon at the Oregon State Fair for a loaf of quickbread at the age of 13.