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Grilling Guide - Patreon Bundle ($10)
Patreon Summer Recipe Archives ($30)
Smoked Ribs - Printable Recipe
Barbecued Chicken - Printable Recipe
Lemon Pepper Wings - Printable Recipe
Red Potato Salad - Printable Recipe
Macaroni Salad - Printable Recipe
Cilantro Slaw - Printable Recipe
Coffee Chile Rub - Printable Recipe
Cherry BBQ Sauce - Printable Recipe
Why Independent Content Matters
My Patreon goes beyond traditional recipe content. No algorithms, just real, thoughtful work from a creator who built this from the ground up.
After a decade in the corporate world, I spent another ten years growing The Kitchenista Diaries food blog, writing, photographing, and working as a private chef. As a single parent and a neurodivergent person, I understand that cooking is more than food. It's about survival, resourcefulness, and creating comfort in uncertain times.
Now, through this paid platform, I can continue sharing that perspective. You'll find illustrated tutorials, mindful meal planning, essays, journaling, and guidance to help you cook with confidence. Subscribers get exclusive content, digital products, early access to events, and a community chatroom.
Supporting independent content means investing in the creator behind it. Your patronage funds my self-published works, fuels my growth, and sustains future goals. Thank you for being part of this journey! 🙌🏾🍽️

Sous vide cheesecake tutorial

Spring Produce Guide (Digital Download)

An Introduction to Thai Pantry Staples | The Kitchenista Diaries

Smoked Lamb Leg Roast & Crispy Potatoes

Dinner Notes: Steak Tartare

Dinner Notes: Smoky Crab Puttanesca

Dinner Notes: Slow Roasted Whole Duck | The Kitchenista Diaries

Dinner Notes: Green Curry Okra & Potatoes | The Kitchenista Diaries

These Greens Are Different

Custard Mac & Cheese + Lessons from Patti LaBelle

Dinner Notes: My Gumbo Formula

Breakfast Notes

Fresh Pasta & Sausage Ragu (Recipe Tutorial)

Duck Around & Find Out (Patreon Collection)| Learn How to Cook with Duck

Women Who Refuse to Be Erased Will Change Everything

Instead of Crashing Out, Try Cooking

Fridge & Freezer Organization

Ann Delisi: Celebrating Women’s Month with The Kitchenista, Angela Davis - WDET 101.9 FM

Wall Street Journal: She Cooks Her Turkey Burgers In Duck Fat

Travel with me!

Meal Prep Menu Bundle
December's meal prep menu with printable recipes, illustrated guide, shopping list.
$6

Digital Cookbook
My third self-published cookbook continues to provide support for your holiday meals, Sunday dinners, and beyond. Original photography + detailed recipes.
$10

Menu Brainstorming
Low-pressure brainstorming method for sorting out your meal prep needs. Upload to digital journaling app or print to fill out by hand.
$1

Weekly Meal Planning
Template for organizing your meal prepping strategy for the week. Upload to digital journal or print to fill out by hand.
$2

Saffron Pasta Notes
Illustrated guide for making my signature fresh pasta.
$1
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