From Our Tiny Van Kitchen to Yours: Easy Comfort Is Live!
- lisefiad
- Aug 8
- 3 min read
Easy Comfort: A Cozy Cookbook Crafted by Mrs. 305 Recipes
Hi, I’ m Lise,
I’m Cuban, Mexican, and Lebanese, born and raised in the 305, but these days, my kitchen looks a little different than most. It’s about the size of a closet. It lives inside our camper van. And most of the time, it’s parked in some remote location miles away from the nearest restaurant.
My love for food started long before vanlife. I grew up surrounded by the smells and flavors of my mom’s and grandma’s cooking, simmering stews, fresh garlic, hearty home made meals every night. In our house, food was more than just food. It was comfort, connection, and love served on a plate.
The funny thing is… I didn’t actually learn to cook from them. I didn’t have to. Every meal was ready for me, full of flavor and made with care. It wasn’t until college, when I had to cook for myself, that I stepped into a kitchen with my own two hands. That’s when I realized something big, cooking isn’t just about feeding yourself. It’s creative. It’s soothing. It’s joyful. And I was hooked.
Fast forward to now, I cook full-time from a van kitchen with just two burners, a tiny sink, and a pantry that could fit inside most people’s bread box. Our fridge is the size of a large lunchbox. Our counter space? Basically nonexistent. And yet, this tiny kitchen has taught me something important: good food doesn’t need a big space, a lot of time, or fancy ingredients.
Out here, keeping meals simple and exciting is essential. We’re often camped hours from the nearest store, so “just running out to grab dinner” isn’t an option. Meals have to be easy enough to make in a small space, but flavorful enough to make us look forward to them, because if we had to eat bland, repetitive food every day, we’d go crazy.
That’s why I believe in recipes that meet you where you are. Whether you’re in a big kitchen or a tiny home on wheels. A single pot, a little time, and the craving for something cozy are really all you need.
Why I Created Easy Comfort: A Cozy Cookbook
This e-book is a collection of 10 wholesome, comforting recipes I make over and over again on the road. They’re recipes designed for real life. The kind you can make without stressing, using ingredients you probably already have.
Inside, you’ll find:
Creamy pastas that taste like you spent hours making them (you didn’t)
Loaded nachos that come together fast and feed your soul
Hearty soups that feel like a hug in a bowl
Simple swaps to make every recipe vegan or vegetarian-friendly
Tips for cooking in small spaces with minimal equipment
Each dish is easy to customize, simple to prepare, and packed with flavor, so you can skip the stress and go straight to the comfort.
These are the meals that keep us happy, full, and ready for whatever the road (or life) throws our way. Whether you’re cooking in a van, a studio apartment, or a house with all the counter space in the world, these recipes are here to make dinner something you look forward to.
The e-book is officially live and ready for you! You can grab your copy now and start cooking cozy, no matter where you are!
