Hi! I’m Ginna.

Chompions started as a place to share recipes. Over time, it became something more.

My Story

For a long time, my life looked different. I was out most weeks. Happy hours. Brunches. Ordering in. Saying yes to everything. It was fun, and for a while it fit.

But life shifted. And with it, my priorities. I realized I felt most calm at home.

I started cooking more. Paying attention to what I was eating and how I was spending my time. Instead of ordering out several nights a week, I began building meals around what I already had. I like variety, so I learned how to combine ingredients in different ways and make them feel new again.

Now I cook nearly every meal at home.

I still love going out. I enjoy trying restaurants around the city on the weekends. But my pace has slowed down, in a good way. I used to think I had to be doing everything or I was wasting time. I’ve learned that quiet nights at home can be just as rewarding.

I love taking Olive with me whenever I can. I like exploring new places, finding routines that work, and creating small moments that make everyday life feel special.

What you'll find here

Chompions is built around real life. You’ll find recipes that are approachable. Dishes I bring to holidays. Meals built around ingredients I already have. But you’ll also find…

Lists of dog-friendly places to explore, and life with Olive

Guides to living well in a small space

Personal reflections on life as it’s actually unfolding

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