About Wholesome Mood
Hi I’m Ava, the home cook behind Wholesome Mood.
I share cozy, feel-good recipes with clear steps and real-life timing the kind of food that fits into busy
weeknights and slow, comfort-filled weekends.
I’m happiest when dinner is warm, simple, and actually doable one pan, one pot, or a baking dish in the oven.
Think cozy sauces, roasted veggies, and big-flavor comfort meals that don’t require a million ingredients.
I love food that feels like a reset.
I’m happiest when dinner is warm, simple, and actually doable one pan, one pot, or a baking dish in the oven. Think: cozy sauces, roasted veggies, and big-flavor comfort meals that don’t require a million ingredients.
Wholesome Mood is for you if you want:
- Clear steps you can skim
- Helpful cues for doneness and texture
- Realistic timing for home kitchens
- Comfort food you’ll make on repeat
Start here
If you’re new, these are the best places to begin.
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Dinner Recipes
Cozy mains, simple sauces, and practical weeknight meals.
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Breakfast & Brunch
Easy mornings, baked breakfasts, and weekend favorites.
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Desserts & Baking
Comfort bakes and sweet treats with clear steps.
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Email Updates
Reader favorites + seasonal comfort-food ideas in your inbox.
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Contact
Questions, feedback, or collaboration ideas send a message.
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Our Team
A small crew focused on clarity, comfort, and dependable results.
Ava
Ava is the heart behind Wholesome Mood the person dreaming up the cozy flavors, testing each recipe in a real-life home kitchen, and making sure every step is easy to follow. She’s passionate about “feel-good food” that fits into busy days: comforting breakfasts, simple dinners, and sweet treats that don’t require a culinary degree (or a sink full of dishes).
In addition to developing recipes, Ava edits every post for clarity and consistency, fine-tuning timings, ingredient notes, and troubleshooting tips so you can get great results the first time. She also handles a big part of the food photography and styling, aiming for clean, bright images that show exactly what you’re making because confidence in the kitchen starts with seeing the end goal.
When she’s not working on new recipes, she’s usually planning seasonal baking ideas, collecting time-saving shortcuts, and turning reader questions into helpful updates that make old favorites even better.
Madison
Madison writes the kind of recipes you reach for on your busiest days quick dinners, easy lunches, and “I need something good with what I already have” ideas. She loves keeping things practical: familiar ingredients, straightforward techniques, and options for swaps when your fridge isn’t perfectly stocked.
Her role includes recipe testing and refining instructions so they’re friendly for beginners while still delivering big flavor. She’s especially good at building meals that feel satisfying without feeling heavy, and she brings a smart, organized approach to make-ahead components (think sauces, proteins, and prep steps you can do earlier to save time later).
Madison also helps with content planning and “reader-first” touches extra notes, storage tips, and simple ways to stretch leftovers into tomorrow’s lunch.
Karen
Karen is the detail-keeper the person who makes sure every recipe reads clearly, measures make sense, and the steps flow in a way that’s easy to follow while you’re cooking. If you’ve ever thought, “Wow, that was simple,” there’s a good chance Karen helped make it that way.
She reviews posts for consistency (ingredient names, temperatures, timing language, and formatting), catches the small things that can trip people up, and adds helpful guidance where it matters most: how to tell when something is done, what to do if a sauce is too thick, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Karen also supports recipe testing and updates older posts based on reader feedback improving clarity, adding storage notes, and making sure the recipe stays dependable over time.
Ellen
Ellen is our baking enthusiast the one who’s always working on soft cookies, cozy cakes, and dessert recipes that feel special without being complicated. She focuses on approachable techniques, clear baking cues, and repeatable results (because nobody wants to waste a batch of brownies).
Beyond writing recipes, Ellen helps with dessert styling and photography, making sure treats look as good as they taste. She’s big on the small touches that matter how to get the perfect crumb, when to pull something from the oven, and the best ways to store baked goods so they stay fresh.
Ellen also loves adding “make it your own” options: flavor twists, mix-ins, simple frostings, and easy substitutions so you can bake with confidence even when you’re missing an ingredient.
Behind the scenes
Quick transparency notes, kept tidy.
How recipes are developed & tested
Recipes are developed in a home kitchen and written with skimmable steps, practical cues, and clear timing. Most recipes are tested at least once before publishing, and popular recipes may be revisited and refined based on reader questions, feedback, and troubleshooting.
Corrections & feedback
If something looks off or confusing, please reach out via the contact page. Factual issues are corrected promptly, and significant updates may be noted in the post.
How Wholesome Mood is funded
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