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About me

Hi, I’m Taya Bennett, and I’m so glad you’re here!

Smiling woman in a pink shirt standing in a bright kitchen with wooden utensils and white tile backsplash

My love for cooking started way before I had kids, way before the busy schedules and the “what’s for dinner?” scramble. Back when I was just a little girl, I was already drawn to the magic of the kitchen. Whether it was helping my mom stir pots, sprinkle spices, or create simple meals for the family, I felt that cooking was more than just preparing food – it was about bringing people together.

I still remember how proud I felt when my parents gifted me my first handheld mixer. It wasn’t just a tool for making creams or batter, it was a symbol of their encouragement and my growing passion for creating happiness through food.

Woman in a mauve apron mixing cake batter with a hand mixer in a bright, cozy kitchen.

And oh, how I loved to make everyone smile! I’d cook and bake for my family, creating special birthday cakes or sharing simple meals that brought joy and warmth to the table. That’s when I realized: I had the ability to bring happiness into people’s hearts through cooking.

As life got busier with work, family, and endless responsibilities, I held onto that feeling – the belief that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be special. It can still be joyful, simple, and full of love, just like it was when I first stood on tiptoes in the kitchen.

That’s why I created YumEasyMeals.com – to bring back that sense of comfort and simplicity in everyday cooking, especially for busy people like us.

I’m a mom, a recipe tinkerer, and someone who’s been there:

  • Tired after a long day
  • Staring into the fridge with zero ideas
  • Wondering if cereal counts as dinner

But here’s the truth: cooking doesn’t have to be fancy or stressful to be really, really good. It just needs to be easy, doable, and made with a little bit of heart – like those moments when I shared meals with my family and saw their faces light up with happiness.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve cooked a thousand meals, you’ll find simple, nourishing recipes here, the kind that feel like a warm hug at the end of a long day.

Smiling woman in a lilac blouse cooking pasta in a modern white kitchen with fresh vegetables on the counter.

So welcome to my kitchen. Let’s cook something delicious, and make mealtime feel good again.

Made with love, shared with joy.
Taya Bennett
Founder of YumEasyMeals.com