Hey there! I’m Alex, the self-proclaimed foodie and home chef behind Alex a la Carte. Nice to (virtually) meet you!

On this website, you’ll see an eclectic collection of my favorite recipes. My philosophy is that food should feed the body and the soul. Yes, you will find a lot of healthy and nutritious meals, but you will also find brownies, pasta, and things loaded with cheese. Because let’s be honest, life’s a little sad without brownies. And pasta. And cheese. I hope that I can inspire you to try a few things out of your typical dinner menu rotation, and hope that you end up finding something new that you love.

“Life is too short for fake butter or fake people”

– Julia Child

About me:

Since I can remember, food has been my favorite way to celebrate life’s best moments with the people I love. My favorite family memories involve gathering in the kitchen with family and friends to make delicious meals, and of course, EAT! My love for food came early, as I learned to chop, peel, and sauté under the watchful eyes of my Mom, Dad, and Grandma.

When I got to college, my love for exploring new recipes and cuisines blossomed. My college’s dorm food was famously awful, so I would scrounge up whatever I had and make meals for my dorm mates in any kitchen I could get access to. Taco Tuesdays? You bet. Chocolate chip cookies because we needed to eat our feelings after finals? Obviously. My best friend and then roommate famously recalls seeing me in the kitchen for the first time and thinking “my roommate like… COOKS cooks.”

Fast forward to today, and my life is a little different. I’m currently working as a research and data analyst (yes I’m a statistics nerd). And I’ve learned that maybe some of my college-era eating habits (read: lasagna for 3 meals in a row) aren’t the best way to take care of your body, even though they will always be delicious. The world is very cruel. But, I’ve been learning that healthy recipes can be just as delicious and satisfying as lasagna. Well, they can come pretty damn close.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my small contribution into the food blog-o-sphere. I hope that you find a recipe that inspires you to get in the kitchen and eat something truly delicious!

All photos were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or inquiries.

Happy cooking!