Welcome to Happy Honey Kitchen!
I’m Angela, founder of Happy Honey Kitchen, and the recipe developer and cook behind all of the recipes on this food blog.
Happy Honey Kitchen started as a creative outlet to share my joy and passion for cooking. HHK is a space for busy home cooks to find healthy and delicious meals that are fun to cook (and eat!) Plus, simple cocktail recipes for happy hour at home.
My goal is to inspire creativity and happiness in your kitchen with easy recipes that fuel your body and mind.
A Little About Me...
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I currently live in Sugar Land (a suburb of Houston) with my husband, JJ, and our fur baby, Donnie.
As a teenager, I started cooking to help my parents get dinner on the table after work. Soon after, I discovered that I love cooking rather than it being a chore. The kitchen became my happy place. My recipes are inspired by the places I've traveled, classic flavor pairings, and favorite restaurants.
In college, at Texas Tech University, I studied restaurant management and took wine and culinary classes with hopes of one day being in the food and beverage industry.
After college I became a teacher, teaching preschool though 4th grade. After teaching for 10 years, I realized I had more dreams to pursue, so I packed up my classroom and headed home to teach you how to cook!
What You'll Find on Happy Honey Kitchen
- Delicious recipes made with simple ingredients that I've tested multiple times in my own kitchen. I have you covered from breakfast to dinner.
- Approachable and easy drink recipes that don't require tons of crazy ingredients.
- A monthly email newsletter that highlights new recipes, life updates, and kitchen tips & tricks.
Featured On...
Happy Honey Kitchen has has recipes featured on Food Talk Daily, Mind Body Green, Insider, and Kansas Living. Angela also won a Food Network Magazine fall cocktail contest with the apple cider Thanksgiving margarita.
A Few of My Favorite Things
- creating new recipes and growing this food blog and community
- eating & drinking my way through food, wine, and beer festivals
- trying new restaurants
- reading mystery novels
- two-stepping the night away with my husband, JJ
- moving my body in a workout class, lifting weights, walking our dog Donnie, and riding my bike
Travel
My favorite thing to do is go where I've never been.
I have a serious case of wanderlust! One of my hobbies is finding new destinations to add to my travel bucket list and planning trip itineraries. I’m always planning my next adventure!
More About Angela & the Blog
When I was in the process of switching careers, I was nervous about the big change. My husbands nickname for me is "honeybee", so he said "I want you to be a happy honey with whatever you do". The name felt right and Happy Honey Kitchen was formed.
Personally, I like cooking seafood for a date because it's a light meal. My favorite date night recipes are Chilean sea bass with a side of air fryer green beans or a decedent sherry cream sauce with lobster ravioli.
When I think of a quick breakfast, I want something that is portable so I can get ready or hop in my car while eating. My protein overnight oats are made in a mason jar so they are perfect to meal prep for busy mornings.
If you're making cocktails for a crowd, a pitcher of my frozen margaritas is always a great choice. You also can't go wrong with my fresh and fruity elderflower gin cocktail. Cheers!
Angela's Favorite Recipes
I won't put a recipe on Happy Honey Kitchen unless it's been tested and tried multiple times. We love all the recipes in our collection, but here are a few favorites.
Let's Connect!
If you are interested in working with me or just want to say "Hi!", send an email to [email protected] and/or follow me over on Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram @happyhoneykitchen for a peak behind the scenes of HHK.