Hi there! I’m Margaret Collins, though most folks just call me Maggie. I’m 58 years old, born and raised in the beautiful countryside of Nova Scotia, Canada, but for the past fifteen years, I’ve been calling a cozy kitchen in Portland, Oregon, home. If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that a warm kitchen is the heart of any house—and mine is always full of love, laughter, and the sweet smell of something delicious in the oven.

My journey into the culinary world wasn’t exactly the grand, high-stakes adventure you might expect from a fancy chef. No, mine started in the simplest, most wonderful way: baking cookies with my grandmother in her little farmhouse kitchen. I still remember the feel of her flour-dusted hands guiding mine as we rolled dough, the sound of her stories about family recipes passed down through generations, and the pure joy of watching a plateful of golden cookies disappear within minutes. That’s when I realized that cooking wasn’t just about feeding people—it was about making them feel loved.

Over the years, I’ve found my niche in creating comforting, approachable recipes that anyone can tackle—whether it’s a dreamy chocolate cake for a birthday, a quick one-pot dinner for a busy weeknight, or a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls that make the whole house smell like a bakery. I like to think of my cooking as a big, warm hug on a plate. My specialties? Oh, definitely desserts! Cakes, cookies, tarts—you name it, I’ll bake it. But I also have a soft spot for simple, no-fuss meals that help people put dinner on the table without stress.

Of course, not every recipe is a winner the first time around. I’ve had my fair share of soggy pies, burnt crusts, and “what was I thinking?” experiments. I remember once trying to make a lavender-infused lemon custard tart, thinking it would be elegant and refined—but instead, it tasted like a bar of soap! My family still teases me about that one. But for every flop, there’s a success that makes it all worth it—like the time I finally nailed my grandmother’s famous butter tart recipe. It felt like she was right there in the kitchen with me, smiling proudly.

These days, I love sharing my recipes with fellow home cooks—whether it’s through community bake sales, online classes, or on my blog, www.easymealsgo.com. My goal is simple: to help you make everyday cooking feel a little easier, a little sweeter, and a lot more fun. Whether you’re whipping up a dessert for a celebration or just trying to get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat, I hope you’ll find inspiration, tips, and plenty of encouragement waiting for you there.

So, welcome to my kitchen. Let’s roll up our sleeves, dust some flour on the counter, and make something delicious together. I promise it’ll be sweet in more ways than one.