Our History

Hello! My name is Lila Morrison, and I'm a 44-year-old chef living in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. My kitchen window overlooks a little herb garden I planted years ago, and nearly every meal I cook begins with a handful of something fresh from that patch. To me, food has always been about storytelling—every dish a chapter, every ingredient a word.

I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, where the winters were harsh and the kitchens were warm. My grandmother, Eleanor, was the heart of every family gathering. I remember standing on a chair beside her, watching in awe as she kneaded bread dough with a grace and strength I didn’t understand then. She never used recipes, only instinct. That spirit stayed with me.

I took the long road to becoming a chef. I spent years working as a librarian before I realized my true calling. Cooking had always been the way I processed emotions, celebrated milestones, and showed love. When I finally took the leap and started sharing my recipes online, I was amazed by how many people connected with my stories and flavors. I guess good food really is a universal language.

I didn’t train in fancy schools. My education came from experimenting in my kitchen, studying vintage cookbooks, and watching my grandmother’s old habits. I make mistakes all the time, but I think that’s what makes cooking human. Some of my most requested dishes came from accidents—like my lavender lemon shortbread, which I only made because I was out of vanilla.

I focus on comfort food with a twist. Think creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes and basil oil, or skillet peach cobbler with a hint of cardamom. I want people to feel at ease in the kitchen, to try things they thought were too complicated, and to fall in love with the process. Cooking shouldn't feel like a chore; it should feel like a gift.

Now, I spend my days testing recipes, filming tutorials, and hosting cozy cooking workshops for beginners. I love seeing someone go from nervous to proud after pulling their first homemade loaf of bread from the oven. That's why I do this.

So, if you ever find yourself doubting your skills, remember this: no great cook was born knowing how to sear a steak or whisk meringue. We all start somewhere. All you need is a little curiosity, a pinch of courage, and maybe a good apron. Let's cook something amazing together.