Author: Lauren Preston

Hi, I’m Lauren! I believe that the best meals are the ones shared around a busy table with the people you love — even if the napkins are mismatched and someone spills the milk. I grew up in a small town outside Richmond, Virginia, where my grandmother’s kitchen was the heart of our home. She taught me that a little patience and a good dose of butter can fix almost anything. My mom, a teacher with three kids and a full-time job, showed me the art of the 30-minute dinner that still tastes like it