Creating Confidence in the Kitchen and at the Table!

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Welcome! My name is Jessie-Sierra, and I’m a former ballerina turned cookbook author, food TV host, and blogger at straighttothehipsbaby.com. I believe in connecting through hospitality - creating food and hosting experiences that leave lasting memories with those we love! I craft original recipes, stories, and gatherings, while adding a touch of beauty to the everyday.

Join me as I give you all the tools, tips, and small details to throw your next big dinner party, with my latest recipes and modern home entertaining articles. Missed a post? Check out my previous publication archives.


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Take a Seat at My Table

Pull up a chair and here’s a little bit of coffee & cake. My kitchen is welcome to all. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or novice host, we can learn more in this space. If you are looking for a community of people who share your passion for family dinners and being the person who hosts, join me. You’ll never leave hungry!


Your Personal Party Planner in Your Back Pocket

I’ve been creating, writing, and photographing delicious food and tables for over a decade. Whether reading here on Substack, on my Blog, or watching on TV, I’ll always share my fancy, not fussy style! I’ve also written the perfect companion and DIY take on cooking and home entertaining; Seasons Around the Table!

Discover over 100 recipes, 16 floral infused tablescapes, and full menus with loads of color photographs to help you become the host with the most!

My seasonal cooking and home entertaining book!

Let’s add more chairs to the table and make this a party! Share this newsletter with friends and let’s get cooking!

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Welcome! I’m a former ballerina turned cookbook author and food TV host, who believes in connecting through hospitality - creating food & hosting experiences that leave lasting memories with those we love.

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