Hello, my name is Hillary.

I grew up in Frisco, TX, and have been on the East Coast since 2014. I lived in New York City for many years and cooking, baking, and traveling have always brought me comfort and happiness, especially during the wildly beautiful chaos that is NYC living. My husband and I settled down in New Jersey, so I’ll be bringing you recipes and adventures from a new zip code.

I’m a recipe developer and also enjoy writing local human-interest pieces about individuals, restaurants, and other businesses relating to food and drink. I love getting to meet people and sharing their stories.

I feel most myself when I’m experimenting in the kitchen or exploring somewhere I’ve never been. Adventure is something I really value, and I hope you’ll follow me as I share recipes and more with you!

Feel free to leave a comment or follow me on Instagram @mixingwithzest.