It all started with a pressure cooker, a dream… and a few kitchen nightmares.
New here? Meet Gary and see why I started The Foodie Eats.
Real food should feel like home.
Simple. Soulful. Worth passing down.
I'm Gary--a food-loving dad, music producer, and home cook who's still figuring it out one meal at a time. I've burned a few dinners, nailed a few on the first try too--and I'm still winging it most days.
If that's your kind of kitchen, grab a plate.
This blog actually started after I auditioned for MasterChef--a wild experience that pushed me to take cooking more seriously. I didn't win, but it lit a fire that hasn't gone out. You can read all about it here: How MasterChef Changed Everything →
Explore the Blog by Category
Real-life comfort food, sorted for real-life kitchens.
🟢 Gluten-Free Comfort
No gluten, no grit. Just cozy classics you'd never guess are gluten-free.
🔴 Instant Pot Magic
Pressure-cooked meals that save time and bring real flavor. Weeknight wins, no shortcuts needed.
🍰 Desserts That Deliver
Sweet treats that actually live up to the hype. No filler recipes here.
🍽️ Real-Life Dinners
Comfort food that fits into your Tuesday. No fancy steps, just food that works.
🔥 Slow Cooker & Air Fryer
Set it and forget it. Or crisp it up fast. Two ways to make dinner easier (and better).
🥣 Soup Season All Year
Not just for winter. Brothy, creamy, chunky—comfort in a bowl, all year long.
🍗 Southern & Soul Food
Spins on the recipes I grew up on. The ones that make people say "Who made this?"
🎄 Holiday Favorites
Recipes worth remembering. For celebrations, traditions, and the people you cook for.
🌱 Vegan-ish
Plant-based recipes that don't taste like substitutes. No pressure, no judgment.
📝 From the Heart
Personal stories, faith, family, and the recipes that carry meaning.
Watch. Listen. Cook with Me.
🎥 YouTube Channel
Hands-on recipe videos, family moments, and the occasional cooking fail.
🎙️ Podcast: The Foodie Dad
Launching soon! Recipes, real talk, and conversations about food, family, and faith.
📲 Follow on Facebook
Memes. Messy dinners. Behind-the-scenes. It's where we have the most fun.
🎵 Catch Me on TikTok
Quick tips, real talk, and behind-the-scenes chaos--in 60 seconds or less.
Real Talk
This blog started as a hobby, became a business, and is slowly becoming a legacy.
I want my kids to know where our favorite meals came from--and I want to pass them on to you, too.
Some of my most personal posts will live here:
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Real recipes. No fluff. Just the stuff I’d actually make again.
I send out recipes worth cooking. No fluff. Just the good stuff.
- ✔️ New recipes when they drop
- ✔️ A few favorites you might've missed
- ✔️ Dad moments, kitchen fails, and real talk
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