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Hi, I’m Katie Cooksey, and I run the show here at Lauren’s Latest. I test every new recipe myself, and I only share the ones I’d serve to the people I love. The goal? Recipes that work. Every time.
Before acquiring Lauren’s Latest, I built Kroger Krazy into one of the top frugal blogs on the internet. So yes, I work hard… but I also live a slow, intentional life. I love quiet mornings with the perfect cup of coffee, real food, and being present with the people around me. I split my time between Florida and the Lake Erie shores of Ohio, where I cook for my family as often as I can and still get excited to test a new recipe.
My first job was working the concession stand and box office at a movie theater when I was 16… and I swear, I peaked early. Free popcorn, unlimited pop, and I somehow made it all the way to assistant manager (huge flex for 17-year-old me). From there, I worked front desks at lakefront hotels in my bustling little resort town, then spent 10 years at a real estate office, where I kept everything running behind the scenes and eventually confirmed that being a realtor wasn’t for me.
I had my daughter, Kambell, at the age of 30 (I was on a 10-year plan) and everything shifted. Being a stay-at-home mom was the happiest time of my life. When she turned three and started becoming more independent, I found myself with just enough space to start something new, and that’s when I launched Kroger Krazy, a blog that helps people save money on groceries without losing their minds in the process. It exploded into a full-blown business and now runs almost entirely without me. It will always be my first internet baby and something I’m incredibly proud of.
In 2022, I purchased Lauren’s Latest, this food blog with a long-standing reputation for dependable, real-life recipes. I already lived to cook for my family, feed a crowd, experiment in the kitchen, and make everything from scratch (yes, even the bone broth), so taking it over felt like a natural extension of what I was already doing.
If you’re here looking for something delicious, you’re in the right place. I’ve tested, tweaked, and taste-tested every new recipe with the same love and obsession that built this blog in the first place. Welcome!
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Thanks for stopping by. I’m really glad you’re here.
xoxo
~ Katie