Why Meal & Stock?

Life is already overwhelming without the added stress of meal planning. We’re constantly bombarded with advice and trends about food choices—what’s healthier, what’s more affordable, and what’s “worth it.” Often, these opinions contradict each other.

Short videos and articles promise that making homemade staples is easier, cheaper, and better for you. But who has the time to make everything from scratch?

I created this blog to help you to simplify your food decisions. My journey began with a desire to understand food on a deeper level, combining my passion for science and my love for good meals. Through detailed product comparisons, I share insights that help you make informed decisions for your family, whether saving time, money, or simply choosing what works best for your lifestyle.

But for me, food is also a place of discovery. My background in science taught me to be curious and to explore how things work. I realized that cooking is full of fascinating scientific principles: Why does butter create flakiness in pie crust? How does an emulsion like mayonnaise come together?

This curiosity led me to create fun, kitchen-inspired experiments and activities where you and your kids can explore the magic of food science in an approachable way. It’s also why I dive into recipes with history, sharing the cultural stories behind beloved dishes and how they’ve evolved through time.

Together, we’ll figure out how to strike the right balance between convenience, quality, creativity, and discovery, whether that’s making homemade bread or deciding that store-bought butter will do just fine.