Hi, I’m Kyra!

a wife to Clayton and mama to Charlotte + Henry and an avid foodie with a lot of energy! I live smack dab in the middle of Washington State and absolutely love it here in the evergreens and mountains.

Being in the kitchen allows me to relax and let whatever creative juice or craving unfold. But I cannot stop there. Along with being in the kitchen, I LOVE being with people. What makes me the happiest is preparing food for my loved ones, hosting parties, and sharing my passion with others. Hence the reason why you are here.

Growing up I knew the basics plus some, all the way from my great grandma to my mom. But it wasn’t until I was 13 years old and lived in Alaska for three months helping out a family that I realized something about myself. Amongst all the other household duties to help manage, I couldn’t wait to get back into the kitchen to make them dinner. So when I moved back home I literally took over making everything in sight and made a lot of weird concoctions, some good but some very interesting I’m sure my parents still raise their eyebrows to! (hah.)

By reading heap fulls of cookbooks, cook’s illustrated magazines, watching so many tutorials on Youtube and videos on Food Network and lots of practice, I absolutely knew it was something I had a passion for.

I am definitely still growing and truly enjoy the challenge to learn new techniques or different flavors from other cultures. My cooking style is fresh and bright but has deep bold flavors. I love a good ethnic dish and recreating recipes I eat around the world or at my favorite restraunts. I plan to share recipes that I have created, adapted and absolutely adore!!

My Vision: everyone is welcome here!

My vision for this area is to showcase ordinary ingredients with some culinary flare, boost your creative side, and encourage any doubters that you can do it!!! I hope to encourage anyone that it is possible to find your style and joy amongst the preparation of food. Maybe you are getting tired of the same ole menu and need a boost. I hope this spot can simply rekindle excitement and give some inspiration.

So I invite YOU to follow along in what I have found enjoyable and a peek into my everyday life. It may be about easy or technical recipes, party planning and hosting, tips and tricks, or motherhood moments. But most importantly I want to bless you to go out and do the same. I want this space to be fun, inspiring and a happy boost. So, regardless if you find yourself a beginner, master, or somewhere in between, I welcome you on this food journey with me. 🙂 Well let’s get going.. I cannot wait!!

Kyra Brubaker [It’s Always Thyme]