Nice to meet you!

Hey there! I’m Brenda, your go-to kitchen guru, here at Cooking at Home with Brenda Haywood, your new favorite spot for simplifying mealtime. I’m all about spreading joy through cooking, and that’s why I started this venture—to take the stress out of mealtime.

I started my Pampered Chef business in 2007 when I had children, under the age of 3. I wanted to be home with them during the day, so I was looking for something with flexible hours to help with a few of the household bills.

Now, I am a single mom of 3; the youngest is getting ready to get her license. I pick my niece and nephew up after school, and I am with them on no-school days, as well. I am also a caregiver for my mom. Life is certainly busy, and so simplifying mealtime means less time stressing in the kitchen.