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Hello, friend! Welcome to Foolproof Living, a website with over 750 tried and true foolproof recipes made with everyday wholesome ingredients and without the use of refined sugars.

The Story Behind My Story:

Want to know a little bit more about me and my journey through Virgin Gorda, BVI to Manchester, Vermont, to Atlanta, GA and how it all started?

Here is a video of the story behind my story, shot and edited by my talented friend Kristen of Border Free Travels.

When it comes to cooking, I believe that if you can read, you can cook. It is that simple.

Of course, having a good, tried and true recipe also helps. And that is where I come in. As I write my recipes I always think, How can I write and photograph it in a way that someone who is cooking this the first time can get the best results?

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The recipes you will find on Foolproof Living are straightforward, realistic, and made with the healthy eater in mind. They are also made with everyday ingredients that don’t require any fancy cooking skills. 

And if there is a skill you need to know, I am right there to hold your hand and guide you through it, either with step-by-step photos or a how-to video.

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Join over 25,000 foodies and get two things the moment you subscribe: my free 5-day Mediterranean menu series featuring my most-loved recipes, and weekly seasonal inspiration delivered straight to your inbox.

There is always a seat at this table, and I would love for you to pull up a chair.

The flier for the April 26 email sign up with Chicken shawarma bowl in the picture.

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How To Navigate This Site

There are currently over 750 recipes on Foolproof Living. To help you navigate through them and find what you’re looking for easily, I organized them into 7 categories.

Feel free to click on a category below to find your next recipe to cook:

You can also use my handy recipe index page to see all the recipes in one place and narrow your search by recipe type and diet.

Check Out The Top 5 Recipes:

Don’t know where to start? Below are my most popular recipes that have stood the test of time and have had the most shares, comments, and love from my readers.

How to search for a recipe?

If you are looking for a particular recipe, you can simply click on the binoculars on the bottom right of the page.

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This will open up a new window where you can easily search for a particular recipe by name or ingredient.

FUN FEATURE ALERT: I use a handy tool called Slickstream, which allows you to sign in and store all your favorite recipes in one place so you can come back to them later. This page also shows the most popular recipes currently trending on the blog, should you need inspiration or a little help deciding what to cook.

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Of course, there is also the recipes tab on the top menu on every page.

How to find a recipe using the menu

How to Print a Recipe

If you want to print a recipe, simply scroll down to the recipe card and find the “Print Recipe” button to print it.

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Got a question?

Great, I am right here to answer it!

If you have a question about a specific recipe, feel free to leave a comment under the recipe card. I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Want to ask me something else? Use the contact form to send me your questions anytime. I am right here to help you in any way I can.

The Woman Behind The Blog

That photo below? That’s me, Aysegul Sanford. I know, my name is hard to pronounce. Feel free to call me Ice, as most of my friends do. 

A photo of Aysegul Sanford the person behind foolprooliving.com

I don’t know how you found your way here, but I am glad you did. I started Foolproof Living back in 2013 when my husband and I were living on a small island in the Caribbean. I always loved cooking, so I wanted to document my favorite recipes all in one place. That is how this blog was born.

Fast forward to today, I live in a small town called Manchester in Southern Vermont with my husband, Dwight.

You can read more about me and how it all started on my About page.

Behind The Scenes:

In addition to being a food and recipe resource, Foolproof Living is also a personal site where I share my personal journey through life, travels, and photography.

Photo of the Foolproof Living's studio

If you are a fellow food blogger and wondering about the equipment I use, I listed everything in my camera bag in these Photography and Videography equipment pages. If you cannot find what you are looking for or have a question, feel free to send me an email using the contact page.


I am so glad you are here. Click around, try some of the recipes, and let me know if I can help in any way. I cannot wait to connect with you through our love of food and cooking.

Cheers,

Aysegul