About Laura

Hi I’m Laura – the recipe creator here at JoyFoodSunshine and mom to 6 kids!

Hello! I’m Laura! I have a degree in chemistry and passion for delicious food. I use my knowledge of and love for science to create recipes you can count on.

I believe delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated – and have a passion for sharing easy recipes that taste gourmet – from breakfast to dinner to desserts!

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Expertly Crafted Recipes

I personally create and test every recipe here on JoyFoodSunshine. No outsourcing, no AI – just me (and my kids) in my kitchen creating dependable recipes that turn out perfectly every time! It’s important to me that JFS is a trusted source for all of your cooking and baking needs.

I write down helpful tips and troubleshooting strategies as I create – so I can share them with you and you can feel confident that you’re on track as you make my recipes in your home.

As a former chemistry teacher I have a passion for teaching others – which is why you will find photo and video tutorials for every recipe here on JFS. I put great care and thought into writing all my recipes.

“I have cooked and baked for many years. I have been pretty casual about following recipes and free about using substitutions. Not surprisingly I never really could replicate anything I have made. Coming across your recipes, everything clicked. Cooking is science and measurements and procedures matter! “

-Judy

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Laura’s Culinary History

I started my journey in the kitchen in junior high when I taught myself how to bake from any cookbook I could get my hands on. I was hooked.

Then, as I was pursuing a degree in chemistry I moved out, got married and started using my love for science to create delicious dishes for my husband and I. I loved challenging recipes and took great pride in making everything from scratch.

Well, as our family grew I no longer had time to spend hours in the kitchen making involved dishes. So, I started creating easy recipes that taste gourmet – delicious meals and treats that are simple but impressive. And that’s what you’ll find here at JoyFoodSunshine!

For nearly 20 years I’ve cooked 3 meals a day for our family – 6 sweet kids who I love with all my heart.

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My Mission

I hope to help and serve you by creating delicious, tried and tested recipes that take minimal effort and turn out perfectly every time! I want to take the guesswork out of cooking so you can focus on the things that truly matter!

I started JoyFoodSunshine because sometimes we lose ourselves. Sometimes every day becomes the same as the one before. Sometimes in the midst of it all we lose our Joy. We don’t care about Food. And we are desperate for a little Sunshine.

I hope you find all of your new favorite recipes here and makes lots of memories in the kitchen with family and friends.