Hi there! I’m Lucy Stone, a 42-year-old chef nestled in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, where the mountains are as full of character as the food we make here.

Cooking has always been the rhythm of my life a steady, soulful beat that started in my grandmother’s kitchen and never let up.

I can still remember being barely tall enough to peek over the counter, sneaking bites of raw biscuit dough and watching Nana whip up her famous buttermilk pies with a grace that could rival any ballet. She believed food should feel like a warm hug, and I carry that with me in everything I make. My style isn’t fussy or highbrow. It’s homegrown, heartfelt, and often just a little bit messy like life.

I didn’t go to a fancy culinary school. I went to the school of burnt toast and too-salty soups, of potlucks where the mac and cheese vanished in five minutes, and of late-night experiments that turned into breakfast favorites.

My kitchen is my laboratory, my sanctuary, and sometimes my comedy stage especially when the bread doesn’t rise or the dog steals a meatball.

Over the years, I’ve taught community cooking classes, hosted backyard dinner parties that went well past midnight, and written a few locally loved recipe zines. I love coaxing flavor out of simple ingredients and showing folks that good food doesn’t need to be complicated. My go-to comfort dish? Chicken pot pie with a rosemary crust and a side of something pickled because a little zing makes everything sing.

Cooking, to me, is about connection. It’s how I say “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or just “I’m here.” Whether you’re brand new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook looking for a fresh spark, I hope my stories and recipes inspire you to take a deep breath, trust your hands, and follow your appetite.

So grab your favorite wooden spoon and let’s make something wonderful together. Welcome to my kitchen.