Two people cooking together in a bright kitchen

how we started

savory & sweet was born in a tiny apartment kitchen over a shared love for bold flavors and humble vegetables. What began as swapping handwritten recipes between friends grew into a space where we celebrate cooking that feels both special and doable.

We believe that a great recipe doesn't need a long ingredient list—just a bit of curiosity and a willingness to taste as you go. Today, we're a small team of home cooks, writers, and food photographers scattered across the country, all connected by the belief that food should be joyful, never fussy.

seasonal

We cook with the rhythm of the farmers' market — letting each season guide our flavors.

approachable

No stress, no obscure equipment. Just real food for real weeknights.

global pantry

We draw inspiration from kitchens everywhere, always with respect and curiosity.

tested & loved

Every recipe is cooked (and eaten) by us before it reaches you — often many times.

the faces behind the fork

Lina - founder

Lina Park

founder & recipe tinkerer

obsessed with umami, sourdough, and feeding friends.
Cairo - photographer

Cairo M.

photography & stories

makes food look as good as it tastes. also, pie enthusiast.
Jasmine - recipe developer

Jasmine Reed

recipe developer

veggie whisperer, farmers market regular, spice collector.
Sam - tech & taste

Samir Gupta

tech & taste

keeps the site running and the cookies coming.

“Cooking is not about being perfect. It's about sharing a part of yourself with the people around a table.”

— from our kitchen to yours