Hi, I’m Brenda Haywood!
Dinner used to be the most stressful part of my day. Every evening I’d start getting anxious on the way home from my brother’s house, wondering what to cook. I realized the hardest part wasn’t the cooking — it was deciding (and the thought of doing the cleanup comes in 2nd place). Once I started using simple meal formulas instead of complicated recipes, dinner got so much easier. Now I love helping other busy women take the pressure out of weeknight meals with simple ideas, shortcuts, and tools that make cooking easier.
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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 taking the stress out of your time in the kitchen.
I started my Pampered Chef business in 2007 when I had 2 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. I instantly fell in love with the products in my starter kit, and how they helped me prep and cook meals with ease.
Now, I am a single mom of 3, and Nana to 1; my youngest daughter is getting ready to get her license. I pick my niece and nephew up after school 4 days a week, and I am with them on no-school days, as well. I am also my mom’s caregiver. Life is certainly busy, and so simplifying mealtime means less time stressing in the kitchen.
A few fun facts about me:
I am a coffee lover. I enjoy both hot and iced coffee, and drink it all day.
On those rare occasions that I get time for myself, I enjoy reading, painting rocks, and teaching myself punch needle and paper quilling.
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A Few of My Favorite Things
RAPID-PREP MANDOLINE
The Rapid-Prep Mandoline slices, dices, and juliennes so fast—plus, your hands never touch the blade. Safe, speedy, and no mess on your counter?
Yes, please!
PREP & STORE SYSTEM
My go-to for meal prepping is the Prep & Store System. It is perfect for prepping, and storing your produce all in one place—so you’re always ready for quick meals all week.
Deluxe Multi Cooker
Your all-in-one kitchen sidekick! Sauté, steam, slow cook, or bake—all in one pot. It makes cooking simple, keeps cleanup easy, and turns everyday meals into something special.
