Where everyday cooking meets curiosity, comfort, and quiet confidence.
Setting up the crockpot involves layering the pork with a splash of broth and a handful of spices. The lid gets sealed tight, and then you walk away for several hours, hearing the gentle hum and occasional bubbling. Once the pork is fall-apart tender, you pull it out and shred […]
Filling the slow cooker with chicken breasts and a splash of broth feels like setting up for a quiet, slow simmer. The lid seals in the steam, and I can hear that soft, almost whispering hum as it cooks. Peeling garlic and chopping herbs in the kitchen, I try to […]
Filling the crockpot with a pork shoulder, I usually forget to trim the fat. The slow cooker does its thing, melting it into the meat, so I leave some on for flavor. By the time it’s done, the pork shreds easily with two forks, sticky and smoky from the juices. […]
Turning on the crockpot in the morning means the kitchen fills with that slow-cooked chicken aroma—warm, slightly salty, with a hint of steam. As the hours pass, the chicken becomes impossibly tender, almost falling apart with just a nudge of your fork. By dinner, you’ve got slippery, fibrous shreds ready […]
Hi, I’m Isabella Cury, the creator behind Elevating Simple. Food has always been my passion, but it’s not just about creating meals—it’s about taking everyday ingredients and transforming them into something extraordinary.
My journey in the culinary world has been a blend of education, dedication, and a deep love for sharing food with others. Through this blog, I aim to inspire people to find joy in simple, flavorful cooking.
