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Hi, I’m Michelle!

I’ve been sharing recipes on Honest and Truly since 2008. Most of what I make is from scratch, because that’s how we eat at home.

My goal is simple: help you get dinner on the table without a cart full of single-use ingredients. I also want you to have something to bring when it’s your turn to host or show up at the potluck.

Questions or want to work with me? You can reach me at michelle@honestandtruly.com.

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Make easy dessert with these homemade dessert nachos

How I Learned to Cook

I grew up in a house where meat was cooked until it was shoe leather and vegetables boiled until they were brown. Pasta sometimes came out of a zip-top bag, sliced into hunks, and topped with jarred sauce.

College showed me how much better food could be. After graduation, friends from California, Iran, France, and beyond gathered to cook and trade recipes. Add cooking classes and years of experiments (including some spectacular failures), and here we are.

What You’ll Find Here

Every recipe here is one I’ve made, tested, and love. I explain the why behind each step, so you can cook with confidence instead of just following directions.

My daughter had a dairy allergy for years, so many recipes are allergy-friendly or include easy swaps. I only label something dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan when it truly is.

Where I Travel

I’m also a travel writer, and my travel stories live on my sister site, Honest and Truly Travels. That’s where you’ll find cruise tips, resort reviews, food tours, and my SCUBA diving stories.

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Work With Me

My articles also appear on Food Drink Life, and my Associated Press Wire syndicated features have been picked up by more than 150 publications. I partner only with brands I genuinely use and love, and I always follow FTC disclosure rules. I don’t accept guest posts.

Email me at michelle@honestandtruly.com.

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Want to find me on social media?

You can find me on Pinterest, and Instagram as HonestAndTruly. I regularly create and produce quick how-to videos on my YouTube channel (michellefrg). And of course I’m on Facebook as Michelle at Honest & Truly.

Come follow along with my adventures.