Sylvie Carroway – Food Writer, Sides & Desserts
Some people see recipes as instructions. I see them as stories.
For me, food has always been more than ingredients—it’s the memory of a grandmother’s pie cooling by the window, the laughter of friends sharing a bowl of mashed potatoes, the sweetness of a birthday cake made with love. Recipes are how we preserve these moments and pass them on.
That’s why I write. My role at Dishes & Recipes is to bring the heart behind the dish to the surface—connecting flavors with feelings and reminding readers that food is part of every chapter of our lives.
Why I Specialize in Sides & Desserts
Sides may seem small, but they make a meal feel complete. A roasted vegetable medley, a buttery roll, or a creamy casserole—each one carries its own story. Desserts, meanwhile, are where celebration meets creativity.
I focus on these categories because they are often where memory and tradition live. The pie you serve at Thanksgiving. The brownies you bake for your kids after school. The salad that reminds you of summer picnics. Sides and desserts are the soul of the table.
Sylvie’s Favorite Recipes
Here are some of my personal favorites that blend taste with nostalgia:
A Bit More About Sylvie
📍 Location: Atlanta, Georgia – surrounded by Southern hospitality and food traditions.
📝 Specialty: Storytelling through sides and desserts that bring warmth and memory to the table.
💡 Fun Fact: I keep a recipe journal where I not only write down ingredients and steps but also the story of when and why I made the dish.
My Cooking Philosophy
Food should make you feel something. It should taste good, yes—but it should also carry meaning. My philosophy is simple: cook with memory, serve with love, and write the story that food tells.
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