Hey there! Let me share our story with you - it's one that might feel pretty familiar.

You know those days when cooking feels like climbing Mount Everest? When recipes seem to have a million steps, and somehow you're supposed to time everything perfectly while remembering to actually eat the groceries you bought (before they turn into science experiments in the back of your fridge)? Yeah, we've been there too. Like, really been there.

We're a community of ADHD and neurodivergent folks who got tired of feeling like we were somehow "failing" at feeding ourselves just because our brains work differently. Some of us would forget to eat until we were absolutely starving, others would get overwhelmed by complex recipes, and many of us struggled with the executive function needed to plan meals. Sound familiar? We thought so!

That's why we created ADHD Eats. We're not about those picture-perfect, 20-ingredient recipes that assume you can keep track of four different timers while chopping vegetables into exactly equal pieces. Instead, we're all about real solutions for real people with ADHD brains. Our recipes are designed with executive function challenges in mind - think simple steps, flexible ingredients, and lots of "hey, it's okay if it's not perfect!" encouragement built right in.

Every recipe we share has been tested by our community members who understand that sometimes you forget an ingredient exists until you see it, or that mental preparation time is just as important as actual prep time. We include ADHD-friendly tips like "body doubling" opportunities (great time to FaceTime a friend!), built-in reminders, and ways to work with your ADHD traits rather than against them.

We're not just a recipe website - we're your neurodivergent kitchen buddies who get it. Whether you're just starting your cooking journey or you're looking for ways to make meal prep less overwhelming, you've found your people. Welcome to the ADHD Eats family - where forgetting to defrost the chicken (again) is totally normal, and where we celebrate every cooking win, no matter how small!