About Lisa Hartwell

Founder of SparklingRecipes.com

Hi, I’m Lisa Hartwell, the creator behind Sparkling Recipes. I’m a home cook, food writer, and wellness enthusiast who has spent more than ten years experimenting with simple, nourishing meals that fit into real everyday life. Sparkling Recipes was created to help women feel confident in the kitchen by offering approachable, well-tested recipes made with accessible ingredients.

My cooking style focuses on balance, flavor, and ease — not diets, extremes, or unproven claims. Every recipe I publish is cooked, tested, and photographed in my own kitchen to make sure it works for home cooks of all levels.

What Sparkling Recipes Is About

Sparkling Recipes is a recipe and lifestyle website dedicated to:

  • Easy, everyday meals
  • Real ingredients
  • Balanced cooking
  • Practical kitchen tips
  • Quick recipes for busy women
  • Positive, sustainable food habits

All content on this site is created for general information and enjoyment. I do not provide medical, nutritional, or weight-loss advice. When discussing wellness topics, I cite reputable sources or stick to general tips that are widely accepted in the culinary world.

My Cooking Philosophy

I believe food should be:

  • Simple
  • Flavorful
  • Affordable
  • Stress-free
  • Joyful

My goal is to make cooking feel doable — even on busy days — without relying on complicated techniques or unrealistic promises.

How Recipes Are Created & Tested

To ensure the quality of every recipe:

  • I test each recipe multiple times
  • I measure ingredients by weight and volume
  • I verify cooking times and temperatures
  • I photograph every dish I personally make
  • I avoid any unproven “miracle” or health claims

If a recipe is adapted from a known source or inspired by a culinary technique, the source is credited.

Why I Started Sparkling Recipes

After turning 40, I became more intentional about the foods I cooked. I wanted meals that supported energy, focus, and well-being without being restrictive. Instead of chasing trends, I focused on everyday dishes that make life easier, tastier, and more balanced.

Sparkling Recipes became the home for those ideas — a place where real women can find trustworthy recipes that fit aging bodies, busy schedules, and modern lifestyles.

Transparency & Trust

To align with Google Publisher Policies and maintain user trust:

  • No medical claims are published
  • No weight-loss claims are made
  • Wellness articles are fact-checked
  • Sensitive topics are reviewed and sourced
  • Images are original, high-quality, or licensed
  • Recipes are tested and documented
  • Updates and corrections are added as needed

If I ever share general wellness information, it is based on credible sources and clearly labeled as informational only.

Let’s Connect

If you enjoy simple, balanced recipes made for real life, you’re in the right place.

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Thank you for being part of the Sparkling Recipes community — I’m so glad you’re here.

Warmly,
Lisa Hartwell
Founder, SparklingRecipes.com

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