Hi, I’m Shaina! The food blogger, recipe developer, and photographer behind Served by Shay. I’m just an average girl living and working a full-time job in sunny Southern California with a passion for cooking.
I started cooking so I could control the ingredients going into my food. The food being offered today is far from nutritious and it’s hard to find a product on the shelves that isn’t full of inflammatory vegetable oils, pesticides, and loads of unnecessary chemicals. After being frustrated with the foods being offered at the grocery store, I decided to start cooking for myself and I fell in love with it.
I created this blog to celebrate how nourishing and fun cooking can truly be and to share my love for cooking with my friends, family, and the world. Thank you for being a part of it!
What You’ll Find on Served by Shay
Step-by-Step Recipes – Every recipe on the blog includes step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) to make it easy for you to follow along and set you up for success in the kitchen.
Consistency – Every recipe on the blog has been tried and tested multiple times. If it’s not absolutely delicious, it won’t make it on the blog. You can trust that the recipes you make from Served by Shay will always be impressive and full of flavor.
Variety – You will find recipes for all times of the day, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner as well as dessert and drink recipes! I’m inspired by all ethnic backgrounds so you’ll also see a variety of flavors to keep your food fun and interesting!
Random FAQ’s
What did you do before you were a food blogger?
I actually went to school for music. I sang opera and have a master’s degree in vocal performance. A couple of years ago I decided to take a different direction with my life now that I’m in my 30s and getting to the point where I’m thinking about starting a family. I now work a full-time job in the real estate industry as well as run this blog.
What are your hobbies?
When I’m not at work you can find me cooking up new recipes in the kitchen, gardening, or hiking. I love being outside.
What is your favorite food?
I could easily live off pasta, bread, and cheese. Someone take me to Italy, I would thrive there. Sit me down in front of a cheeseboard and you’ll have my heart.
