Hi, I’m Eden!

Welcome to Pantry Trove — a place for homemade, wholesome recipes that are actually worth making.

I started Pantry Trove because I believe eating well doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or hunting down a dozen specialty ingredients. I love taking simple pantry staples and fresh seasonal ingredients and turning them into meals that are nutritious, delicious, and easy enough for a regular Tuesday night.

I’m originally from Toronto, but I spent part of my childhood in Hawaii and San Francisco, where I was lucky enough to grow up around all kinds of flavors and cuisines. These days, I live in Toronto with my husband, our three-year-old daughter, and our two cats — who are always very interested in whatever happens to be cooking.

As a stay-at-home mom, I squeeze recipe testing and food photography into the quieter moments of the day (usually nap time!). So if a recipe makes it onto Pantry Trove, it has been made, tasted, adjusted, and made again in my own kitchen.

What you’ll find here

I eat a mostly whole-food, vegetarian diet, so you’ll find plenty of simple vegetarian recipes, easy weeknight meals, seasonal dishes, and quick recipes made with everyday ingredients. I also share a handful of poultry and seafood recipes because sometimes you just need a really good chicken dinner.

My goal is simple: food that makes you feel good without making cooking feel like a chore.

Every Pantry Trove recipe is tested in my home kitchen for flavor, texture, timing, and ease of preparation. I want the recipes here to work in real kitchens, for real people, on real days — including the days when dinner is being made with a toddler underfoot.

And yes, there is a real person behind the recipes and photos. I develop and test the recipes myself, and I photograph them myself. No AI-generated recipes or food photos here.

When I’m not cooking, I love traveling, exploring new places, and discovering new foods. But honestly, my favorite place to be is still home, sitting around the table with people I love and a really good meal in front of us.

Thanks for being here ❤️

If you make a Pantry Trove recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Leaving a review helps other readers find recipes they’ll love, and it means a lot to me as I continue creating and testing new recipes for you.

So grab a fork, pull up a chair, and let’s make something delicious!