Christy Frye lives in Northern Wisconsin, just moments from the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior. She shares her home with her husband and their loyal British Labrador, and treasures her roles as a proud mother of two grown children and a joyful grandmother to one grandson—her favorite little sous chef.

For Christy, the kitchen has always been a place of peace, creativity, and connection. Whether she’s preparing a cozy meal for her family or baking something sweet alongside her grandson, cooking is her happy place. A lifelong lover of cookbooks, she has built an impressive collection—especially vintage and community cookbooks—reading them cover to cover like cherished novels.

Though she didn’t spend her childhood cooking beside her grandmothers, Christy still recalls the warmth, aroma, and love that filled their kitchens. Many of their handwritten recipe cards and treasured dishes have now found a second life in her own home, inspiring this cookbook. Her goal is simple yet meaningful: to bring back the basics—approachable, heartwarming recipes that anyone can make with confidence and share with joy.

When she’s not stirring something on the stove, Christy serves as the executive director of a home care company, is a licensed nursing home administrator, and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree. She enjoys gardening, golfing, boating, and—above all—spending time with her grandson.

This cookbook marks a new chapter for Christy—a heartfelt celebration of grandmothers everywhere, and a tribute to the enduring connection between food, family, and tradition. Through her pages, she hopes to preserve the past while inspiring a new generation of home cooks to find their own joy in the kitchen.