Mary Younkin

Mary Younkin is the writer, blogger, and photographer for Barefeet In The Kitchen. Her first cookbook, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook, is dedicated to her passion for creating family-friendly meals that are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. A well-respected voice in the world of food blogging, Mary creates recipes that are accessible for both new and experienced home cooks, always with an abundance of flavor. From an avowed hater of dinner prep to a regular meal planner and talented home cook, Mary has truly found her niche in simple home cooking. Her popular recipe blog Barefeet In The Kitchen is home to over 1200 recipes that make cooking from scratch as simple as possible. Mary lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, children, and an extensive collection of spatulas and whisks.