About the Founder
Hello! I’m Zoe Adelson
Lifelong flavor-chaser and the voice behind LifeWithZoe.com. My culinary journey began in my family’s cozy Seattle kitchen, where I learned to coax magic from garlic and lemon. After earning a degree in psychology, I traded boardrooms for back alleys and spent two years exploring street-food stalls from Marrakech to Manila. Along the way I:
- Roamed spice markets in Fez, hunting the perfect ras el hanout
- Learned pasta-making from nonnas in Tuscany’s sunlit hills
- Mastered sushi rolling with Tokyo’s hidden izakaya chefs
- Discovered bold vegan flavors in Vancouver’s culinary labs
Each adventure sharpened my skills and fueled my passion for simple, ingredient-driven cooking. Now based in Portland, I share quick weeknight dinners, indulgent weekend projects, and everything in between, always with a dash of wanderlust. Let’s turn your kitchen into the best seat on the planet.

Recent Recipes

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
If there’s one thing I never get tired of, it’s the heavenly crunch of homemade chicken tenders….

Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup
I still remember the first time I made this Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup—it was a cold…

Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Making Texas Roadhouse Rolls at home has been one of my most satisfying kitchen adventures. The first…

Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing
I recently whipped up something new in my kitchen that instantly became a staple in my fridge:…

Cheesy Sausage and Rice
Comfort food is my ultimate weakness, and this Cheesy Sausage and Rice recipe hits all the right…

Homemade Chicken Ramen Soup
There’s something undeniably soul-warming about a big bowl of chicken ramen soup. I remember the first time…