👋 Hi, I’m Meredith!
If you’re looking for family-friendly dinners, quick weeknight meals, healthy snacks, and simple recipes that actually fit into real life, you’re in the right place.
I live in Ireland with my husband and our three kids, we’re both Canadian, so dinnertime at our house is always a lively mix of flavors, accents, and “Mom, I’m hungry again.” Life with little ones under six is beautifully chaotic, so my recipes focus on meals that are quick, comforting, and stress-free without skimping on flavor.
The Story Behind Amusing Foodie
Amusing Foodie was originally created by Liza Hawkins, a talented food blogger who built a wonderful community around approachable, comforting recipes. When I acquired the site in 2024, my goal was to honor what Liza started while adding my own family-focused spin, recipes that work for busy households like mine, where dinnertime can feel a little chaotic but still delicious and fun.
Travel has always been part of our story. Before kids, my husband Andrew and I explored Europe like digital nomads and made our way back and forth to Canada. When the kids came along, we didn’t stop — we simply brought them along for the ride. We’ve taken them to Japan, across Europe, back home to Canada, and we may even spend some time living in Malaysia in 2026.
Even with all that travel, the kitchen is still the heart of our family. Food is how we stay grounded, no matter where we are , it’s where flavors become memories, routines turn into traditions, and family time feels fun (even when it’s messy and loud).
My Approach to Food
My background isn’t in culinary school (it’s actually in criminology, go figure), but food has always been at the center of my day. After growing and selling our first blog (a wedding site called Love & Lavender), we bought Amusing Foodie because, well… cooking is what we do every single day.
I know the grind of family meals:
- The freezer meals that save you when the week gets too hectic.
- The 30-minute dinners you can whip up while refereeing toddler chaos.
- The healthy snacks that (sometimes) keep everyone happy between meals.
My goal isn’t perfection. You won’t find me making soy sauce or ketchup from scratch. But you will find everyday recipes built on real ingredients, designed to make family mealtime a little less stressful and a lot more fun.
What You’ll Find Here
On Amusing Foodie, you’ll find:
- 🥘 Family-friendly dinners (kid-approved, parent-approved)
- ⏱️ Quick 30-minute meals for busy nights
- ❄️ Freezer-friendly recipes to make ahead
- 🍎 Healthy snacks to keep little bellies full
- 🍴 Meal prep ideas that actually work for families
Whether you’re brand new to cooking or just looking for inspiration to keep dinnertime sane, this space is for you.
Let’s Stay Connected
I’d love to help make your kitchen feel a little more joyful and a lot less stressful.
- 👉 Browse my top family dinner recipes
- 👉 Follow me on Pinterest for daily inspiration
Thanks for stopping by, I’m glad you’re here.
– Meredith
