About
Sara Wells
I’m Sara Wells and I share trusted recipes to simplify your kitchen routines, provide meal-time solutions, and help you have fun while enjoying food with those you love. I was born and raised in the Seattle area, but I’ve called Boise, Idaho home for nearly 20 years now. Think of me as your BFF in the kitchen. I’ll tell you the best things to buy at Costco, share my must-have kitchen gadgets (and the ones worth skipping) and share all the tips that make my own life as a busy mom of 4 so much easier! When I make a great recipe, you’re the first one I tell. Make yourself at home here!
Professional Bio
Sara Wells co-founded Our Best Bites in 2008 with then business partner Kate Jones. She is the co-author of three Bestselling Cook Books, “Best Bites: 150 Family Favorite Recipes,” “Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites,” and “400 Calories or Less from Our Best Bites.” Sara’s work has been featured in many local and national news outlets and publications such as Parenting Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Cooking, The Rachel Ray Show and the New York Times.
Sara is a gifted speaker and teacher and enjoys both collaborating with national brands on creative projects and also connecting with women on a personal level. She loves showing the everyday realities of motherhood via her social media channels and helping others with solutions in the kitchen to bring joy and efficiency to their lives. She’s been a speaker, instructor, and brand ambassador.
Sara and her husband Eric reside in Boise, Idaho with their 4 sons and Havanese pup, Finn. When she’s not in the kitchen, she loves to watch Hallmark movies, paint, and work in her garden putting her horticulture degree to good use!
Frequently Asked Questions
I get inspiration in a lot of different places. Sometimes it’s from eating at a restaurant and trying to create the same idea at home. Sometimes it’s taking something I know and love and giving it a fresh new twist, and often it’s simply because I threw together things I had on hand and it turned out great! Most of the recipes on this site are my own creations, and others I share from my favorite cook books, friends, and food blogs. I make a conscious effort to always include credit where credit is due and I expect others to do the same for me.
My books are all available on Amazon, find info, here!
I lived in Curitiba, Brasil for 18 months while serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I speak Portuguese, and fell in love with both the people and the food during my time there. Click here to explore some Brazilian recipes!
As a general rule, you can always assume salted butter, unless specified otherwise.
I get a lot of requests for donations. At this time I mostly just donate to my own families local events. I am not able to donate cook books to things like school auctions, etc.
Contact
I’d love to hear from you. You can leave your questions about specific recipes in the comments of the specific recipe. For other inquiries, feel free to reach out at [email protected]
