About Grace

Grace Collins combines her love of food, family, and travel with anecdotes of growing up in Baltimore. Her heartfelt and humorous reflections on food and family traditions combine with stylish recipes that are kitchen-tested and easy to make. Read Grace's stories that show her passion for family traditions and delicious, unfussy food. From her philosophy of the perfect picnic food to descriptions of her experiences of restaurant life, to her quest for the best French onion soup, to her stories of adventurous eating in Asian restaurants, Grace will make you laugh while sharing recipes along the way. Filled with folksy tidbits, like the secret to making the perfect deviled egg, or where Clams Casino originated, or why a good cheesecake fixes everything, she lays out a plan for new cooks (and cooks of all ages) to map out their culinary adventure.

Grace Collins is a Luxury Hospitality Professional specializing in Guest Relations and Exclusive Property Operations Management. Her experience includes front office and guest service operation in exclusive properties in the United States, including Eseeola Lodge at Linville, The Ivy Hotel, The Point Resort, and Lake Kora. 

Grace holds a Bachelor’s Degree and is a 2016 graduate of the Walker School of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.