Hi there, I’m Elyssette Morgan.
Welcome to TheFoodiePlanner—your digital kitchen companion for turning meal-time chaos into calm, organized enjoyment. I’m so glad you’re here. This space was created for anyone who loves good food but could use a little help getting it from the plan to the plate, without the last-minute scramble.
My Story
TheFoodiePlanner grew from my own kitchen reality. Between a busy schedule and a genuine love for cooking, I found myself stuck in a cycle of inspiration and frustration—pinning recipes I never made, buying groceries that went to waste, and facing the dreaded “what’s for dinner?” question daily.
I started this blog to build a better system. As a former project manager, I realized that the same principles that organize workflows could organize a kitchen. Here, I share the strategies, weekly plans, and reliable recipes that transformed cooking from a chore into a joyful, manageable part of my life. My goal is to help you experience that same shift.
What You’ll Find at TheFoodiePlanner
📋 Done-For-You Weekly Meal Plans
Curated weekly guides that take the guesswork out of dinner. Each plan comes with a coordinated grocery list and prep strategy to streamline your week.
🍽 Organized, Reliable Recipes
Every recipe is chosen and tested for its role in a plan—whether it’s a quick 30-minute win, a make-ahead marvel, or a simple one-pan wonder.
🛒 Smart Shopping & Prep Strategies
Learn how to shop with purpose, reduce food waste, and use strategic prep to make weeknight cooking faster and easier.
✨ Tips for Flexible, Stress-Free Cooking
Discover how to adapt plans, swap ingredients, and build a personal repertoire of go-to meals that work for your taste and schedule.
My Food Philosophy
I believe that successful home cooking rests on a few simple pillars:
A Plan is a Gift, Not a Cage: Good planning creates freedom, not restriction. It’s the framework that makes spontaneous joy possible.
Efficiency Enables Enjoyment: When the logistics are handled, you can actually enjoy the process of cooking and connecting.
Good Food Should Be Accessible: Delicious, satisfying meals don’t require exotic ingredients or chef-level skills—just clear directions and a bit of organization.
Progress Over Perfection: The goal isn’t a flawless kitchen; it’s a happy, well-fed household.
A Little More About Me
When I’m not crafting meal plans or testing recipes, you can usually find me:
Geeking out over a new organizational app or a perfectly designed kitchen tool.
Hosting low-key, plan-ahead dinners where the focus is on the company.
Exploring a local farmers’ market with a list (I always have a list).
Probably rearranging my pantry… again. It’s a work in progress.
Let’s Cook Together
Thank you for visiting and for letting me be a small part of your kitchen journey. Whether you’re planning for one or a full house, I hope TheFoodiePlanner gives you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to enjoy feeding yourself and the people you care about.
Here’s to less stress, less waste, and more memorable meals around your table.
Happy planning (and cooking!),
Elyssette Morgan
P.S. Have a planning challenge or a success story? I’d truly love to hear it. Reach out anytime at hello@thefoodieplanner.com.