Hello & Welcome
Hey there — I’m Olivia “Liv” Carter, founder, recipe crafter, and storyteller behind Crying Into The Onions. I live somewhere in the heartland of the United States, where seasons change boldly, the smell of onions sizzling in a pan is a love language, and the kitchen is my favorite place to get messy and find magic.
I started this blog to share more than just recipes — I wanted to capture the emotions, memories, and quirks that make food more than fuel. Because sometimes, cooking makes you laugh. Sometimes, it makes you cry (into the onions, naturally). And most of all, it brings people together.
Our Mission & Values
At Crying Into The Onions, my mission is simple:
- Create recipes with personality — whether whimsical, comforting, seasonal, or unexpected.
- Bridge flavor and story — behind each dish you’ll find a memory, a mishap, or a revelation from my kitchen experiments.
- Encourage kitchen confidence — no food snobbery. If you can chop, whisk, and taste, you’re welcome here.
- Cultivate connection — through shared meals, kitchen chats, and the idea that food is deeply personal, cultural, and emotional.
I believe that cooking doesn’t need perfection. In fact, I think it’s more fun when things go a little sideways.
What You’ll Find Here
- Seasonal & Themed Recipes — from cozy fall soups to spooky treats for Halloween. (Yes, truly weird dessert ideas are totally on the menu.)
- Beverages & Treats — creative drinks, slushies, cocktails, and sweet endings.
- Main, Side & Snacks — simple dinners, unexpected side dishes, comfort food with a twist.
- Stories Behind the Food — each post includes a slice of my kitchen life, reflections, and lessons learned.
- Kitchen Inspiration & Tips — little hacks, ingredient notes, plating ideas, or “how I messed up this time so you don’t have to.”
A Bit More About Me
- I grew up in a small Midwestern town, where Sunday dinners were sacred and my grandma taught me that salt is your friend (but you don’t have to overdo it).
- After college (studying writing & creative arts), I drifted into food blogging almost by accident: a few late-night experiments, a notebook full of scribbles, and some encouragement from friends.
- Over the years, I’ve tried to keep one foot in the creative side (storytelling, photography, design) and one foot firmly in the kitchen — always with flour on my shirt, an onion in my hand, and a grin on my face.
When I’m not blogging, you might find me wandering a farmers’ market, testing new flavor combinations, or curled up with a cookbook and hot tea.
Why “Crying Into The Onions”?
Onions do two things: they make you cry while they fill your kitchen with aroma. To me, that’s a metaphor for what cooking all too often is: layered, emotional, and sometimes messy — yet deeply satisfying. My hope is that this blog is a space where you can feel a little messy, find beauty in the process, and come away full (of food and of feeling).
Let’s Connect
I love hearing your kitchen stories, recipe successes (and hilarious fails). Drop me a line any time — I check my inbox regularly:
You can also find me exploring social media, snapping food photos, and occasionally over-sharing kitchen tales.
Thank you for being here, for opening your oven, and for willing to cry a little into the onions with me.
— Liv Carter, founder & chief onion-cryer
Crying Into The Onions
United States