Seven Friends, Limitless Flavors

One Kitchen, Seven Perspectives

Welcome to YumRecettes! We are Sophia, Penny, Olivia, Maya, Hanna, Eva, and Bella. We are a team of seven friends, food lovers, and photographers who believe that the best way to cook is together.

At YumRecettes, we don’t believe in staying in a “lane.” We all love to bake, we all love to roast, and we all love to experiment with new flavors. We started this blog because we wanted to create a space where we could share everything we cook in our home kitchens, without limits.

How We Work You might wonder how seven people run one blog! It’s simple: strict collaboration.

  • We All Cook Everything: Whether it’s a complex holiday roast, a simple salad, or a decadent chocolate cake, every single one of us is involved in the cooking process.
  • We All Photograph: We pass the camera around constantly. We all have a passion for capturing the beauty of food, and we style every shot together.
  • We All Taste-Test: No recipe is published until it has been tasted and approved by the entire group.

Our mission is to give you recipes that are versatile, reliable, and tested by seven real home cooks who just love food.

Meet the Team

Sophia Hayes: The Founder & Visionary

I started this journey to bring people together, one recipe at a time.
I founded YumRecettes to turn my messy, joyful kitchen experiments into something I could share. While I steer the ship, I am first and foremost a cook. I love tackling every type of recipe, from grandmother’s old classics to modern fusion dishes. For me, the magic isn’t in a specific type of food, but in the act of preparing it. I’m usually the one urging the team to try that “one last idea” that ends up making the dish perfect.

Penny Porter: The Energetic Explorer

The kitchen is my playground. I’ll try anything once!
I bring the energy to our cooking sessions. I don’t have a “specialty” because I love it all I’m just as happy kneading dough as I am stirring a spicy curry. My favorite part of being on this team is the variety. One day we’re making pasta from scratch, and the next we’re grilling outdoors. I love the fast-paced creative process and am always the first one to grab an apron when a new idea pops up.

I’m Olivia Bennett: The Soulful Cook

Cooking is a feeling. I put my heart into every single pot and pan.”
For me, cooking is about connection. Whether I’m making a quick breakfast or a three course dinner, I focus on the feeling the food gives you. I love the entire process of food blogging, from chopping the first onion to adjusting the lighting for the final photo. I’m the one who reminds the team to slow down and really taste the food as we go, ensuring every recipe has that “home-cooked” warmth.

I’m Maya Carlson : The Creative Spirit

I see food as art, whether it’s a simple soup or a fancy tart.
I believe that every dish tells a story through its colors and textures. I apply my artistic eye to everything we make. I love being hands-on with every recipe, helping to plate a savory stew just as beautifully as a dessert. I enjoy the challenge of making every single genre of food look as good as it tastes. If we are cooking, I am right there in the mix, styling and seasoning until it’s perfect.

I’m Hanna Hart : The Passionate Perfectionist

I love the science behind why a recipe works. I test until it’s right.
I am obsessed with the “how” and “why” of cooking. It doesn’t matter if we are roasting a chicken or baking brownies; I am the one double-checking our measurements and cooking times. I love working on every type of cuisine and finding the absolute best method to get the results we want. I treat every recipe with the same level of care and dedication.

I’m Eva Sterling : The Flavor Adventurer

Why choose one cuisine when you can love them all?
I have a restless palate and I love that our blog covers such a wide range of food. I am always excited to cook something we haven’t tried before. I jump into every cooking session with enthusiasm, ready to chop, sauté, bake, or grill. I love the collaborative energy of our kitchen we all learn from each other, and that makes every dish we publish better.

I’m Bella Banks: The Joyful Gatherer

Food is the best excuse to get together. I love feeding this team !
I’m the one who makes sure we’re having fun while we work. I love the communal aspect of cooking seven friends in a kitchen can be chaotic, but it’s the best kind of chaos! I cook everything alongside the girls, and I’m often the one setting the table and making sure the “vibe” is right for our photos. I believe that any recipe, no matter how simple or complex, is a celebration.

Let’s Get in Touch!

We’re so happy you’re here. The best part of cooking is sharing it, so please connect with us!

You can Contact us :

  • contact@yumrecettes.com

Happy cooking!

– Sophia, Penny, Olivia, Maya, Hanna, Eva, and Bella.