Hi, I’m Valerie!
If you’re looking for a picture-perfect chef who never burns a meal… you’re in the wrong place. I’m just a food-obsessed mom who once set off the smoke alarm making toast (true story).
How It Started
I grew up watching my mom and grandma whip up incredible meals with what seemed like magic (or at least a secret ingredient they never told me about). As a kid, my “helping” usually involved sneaking cookie dough when no one was looking.
Fast forward to adulthood—between work, family life, and raising two very opinionated eaters, I realized I needed recipes that actually worked:
- ✔ Simple enough for busy days
- ✔ Delicious enough to get my kids to eat veggies
- ✔ Quick enough that I don’t lose my sanity before dinner
Why I Started PanoramaRecipes
After one too many “Mom, this is gross” moments at the dinner table, I got serious about meal planning, kitchen hacks, and flavor-packed recipes that make life easier.
“One day, my husband casually said, ‘You should start a blog.’ I laughed. Then I did it.”
Family-Tested
Kid-approved, adult-loved recipes
Time-Saving
Because who has an extra hour to chop onions?
Honest Stories
Including the kitchen flops!
