Welcome to FreshPlatez !
How My Love for Cooking Began !!
My name is Helen R. Dillon, and at 60 years old, I still find myself getting excited every time I hear the pop of a jar sealing after a good batch of pickles or the sizzle of onions hitting a warm pan. I was born and raised here in the United States, and my love for cooking started in the most ordinary way possible: sitting on the kitchen counter as a little girl, swinging my legs while my grandmother made soups that could bring a whole room together. I remember thinking that if something as simple as a pot of chicken and vegetables could make people smile that big, then I wanted to spend my life learning how to do the same.
A Lifetime of Kitchen Adventures
Over the years, I became the kind of home cook who never walks past fresh produce without touching it, smelling it, and imagining what I could turn it into. I’ve cooked in tiny apartments, busy family kitchens, and now in the quiet comfort of my own home, where my countertops always seem to be dusted with a little flour no matter how often I wipe them down. I’ve had my share of experiments that went beautifully and a few that went straight into the trash — and honestly, I treasure both. That’s the heart of home cooking for me: trying, tasting, laughing at the flops, and celebrating the wins with whoever’s lucky enough to be in the house.
My Cooking Philosophy: Comfort Without Complexity
These days, what I enjoy most is creating recipes that feel comforting without being complicated — meals that busy families, new cooks, or anyone craving something fresh and satisfying can throw together without stress. I love working with seasonal ingredients, finding new spins on classic American dishes, and teaching people that a homemade meal doesn’t need to be fussy to be absolutely delicious. If I can share something that makes dinner a little easier or helps someone feel more confident in their kitchen, then I consider that a good day.
So if you’re looking for straightforward, flavorful recipes, the kind that make your home smell wonderful and bring people to the table with a smile, I’m right here with you — cooking, experimenting, learning, and enjoying every moment of it.
An Invitation to Cook, Create, and Enjoy Together
So if you’re looking for straightforward, flavorful recipes, the kind that make your home smell wonderful and bring people to the table with a smile, I’m right here with you — cooking, experimenting, learning, and enjoying every moment of it.
My team !!
iyma E. hernandes
Iyma is pure enthusiasm wrapped in fresh ideas, and at 29, she brings a spark that keeps things lively and inspiring. She has a natural curiosity that shows up in everything she does, always eager to learn, experiment, and see how small changes can make something even better. Pamela has a wonderful way of blending modern touches with comforting classics, making food feel both familiar and exciting at the same time. Her positive energy is contagious, and she reminds all of us that cooking should be joyful, creative, and never intimidating. Having Pamela on the team adds warmth, momentum, and a sense of fun that’s hard to replace.
