Q&A with our CEO and Founder, Laurie Buckle

To celebrate Small Business Saturday, we sat down with Laurie Buckle, our CEO and founder for a quick Q&A!  She answered a few fun questions about running her own business, including her inspiration behind the name CookIt Media and her go-to power lunch.  What inspired you to start your own business? Laurie: Entrepreneurs run in […]

Spotlight On: Salt Worth Creative

Did you know that the #CookItCrew is not only made up of amazing influencers, but also talented content creators too? Today, we’re spotlighting Salt Worth Creative, an LA-based full-service creative studio run by husband and wife duo, Haley Davis and Ryan Norton. Salt Worth Creative focuses on creating content for all things food, from recipe […]

Spotlight On: Liz Marek of Sugar Geek Show

We’re so excited to welcome Liz Marek of Sugar Geek Show to the #CookItCrew! An artist based in Oregon, Liz specializes in pushing the boundaries of cake decorating by turning sugar into mind blowing works of art. What began as a hobby in 2007 has since spiraled into a successful business based around teaching both […]

Spotlight On: Maciek Zurawski of Grillin with Dad

We are beyond excited to welcome Maciek Zurawski of Grillin with Dad to the #CookItCrew! Originally from Poland, Maciek had his first taste of American BBQ at age 10 and was immediately hooked. His passion for BBQ was further ignited when his wife (and now business partner) gifted him a grill for Father’s Day in […]

Spotlight On: Ed Duffy of Dwardcooks

It’s time for another #CookItSpotlight! This month is all about Ed Duffy and his increasingly popular food blog, Dwardcooks. Ed is a former high school English teacher turned healthy-ish food blogger and stay-at-home dad. With a focus on family, he uses his platform to share quick, easy, and satisfying recipes that are perfect for working […]

Spotlight On: Crowded Kitchen

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting the talented mother/daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen, Lexi Harrison and Beth Sinclair! What began as a simple Instagram account has quickly grown into a six figure business with no evidence of slowing down. Over the years, Lexi and Beth have attracted over 214k followers with their beautifully photographed […]

Spotlight On: Kasim Hardaway

This month we’re shining the spotlight on Kasim Hardaway, one of CookIt’s talented influencers! Kasim uses his rapidly growing platform – over 61.5k cumulative followers and counting! – to share innovative recipes and highlight unique restaurants in the Kansas City area. We sat down with Kasim to learn more about his passion for cooking, his […]

Spotlight On: Eat the Culture with Meiko Temple

February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of Black culture that’s been on the calendar for over 50 years. It’s a special time of year to celebrate Black creators, support Black-owned businesses, and highlight the diversity and deliciousness of Black cuisine. For this Black History Month spotlight, we sat down with […]