Hi! My name is Lauren and I would like to welcome you to my blog, Cactus Flower Kitchen. In this blog I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes. I love experimenting in my kitchen with all types of meals, appetizers and desserts. I will be sharing my classic favorites as well as new ideas that I have made.

I worked in many different restaurants for about 20 years and there I discovered my love of cooking, baking and recipe development. I worked as a server for many years and was promoted to management in one of the restaurants where I worked. Once promoted, I had to learn all areas of the restaurant so that I could operate any station needed at any time. When I was taught the grill line stations my love of cooking blossomed. I had access to many basic recipes and a kitchen containing almost limitless ingredients! (the restaurant served breakfast, lunch and dinner). I started experimenting and developing new delicious recipes and expanding my cooking horizons and getting creative!

I no longer work in the restaurant industry, however my love of cooking continued to grow and I now cook and bake at home for my family and for gatherings with my church and friends.

I love delicious recipes that are simple, use everyday ingredients and don’t require special skills. I was never formally trained, so the recipes I will be sharing with you are ones that any home cook or baker can make and you, your family and friends can enjoy!

I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to comment on my shared recipes and let me know if you have any suggestions of recipes you would like me to feature.