Today, we’d like to introduce you to Christin Mahrlig.
Hi Christin, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I began my food blog, Spicy Southern Kitchen, back in 2013. It started as a hobby and turned into a career. I had no idea it would become the success that it has and that I would be able to support myself with it. My website gets over 1 million visitors a month, and I am absolutely thrilled whenever someone leaves me a comment to let me know how much they enjoyed my recipe.
I’ve been cooking and collecting recipes for as long as I can remember. I cherish my collection of recipes more than any of my other possessions. If the house catches fire, I will first make sure my two rescue dogs make it to safety, and then I’ll start saving my recipe collection. I hate cooking exactly the same thing twice and am always trying new things in the kitchen.
To me, cooking is best when it is an outlet for creativity. It’s like being a kid again when you get to explore and use your imagination.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Over the years, I have suffered through a few periods of pretty severe burnout. Like the typical entrepreneur, I am a little bit of a workaholic. For many years, I worked 70 hours a week and didn’t do much else. For the past few years, I have been trying to have a better work/life balance and find that my creativity increases when I give myself more downtime.
The landscape for blogging is constantly changing and that has probably been the biggest struggle for me. I’ve had to adapt many times over the years. Both social media and video have become much more important over the years, and I have had to push myself to embrace them.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My food blog contains over 2,000 recipes. I focus primarily on Southern comfort foods. Casseroles and desserts are some of my favorite things to make. I am most honored that my recipes are served on thousands of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter tables.
It warms my heart whenever someone tells me one of my recipes reminds them of something their grandmother used to make for them. Recipes are such an important part of our culture and family history, and food can be one of the best ways to remember loved ones who have passed.
What were you like growing up?
From a young age, I loved to express my creativity. I began learning how to cook at a young age, and I also loved to sew.
My mother is a quilter and taught me to sew when I was 5. I dabbled in quilting when I was young and for a while had dreams of being a fashion designer. I was also very independent minded and maybe a little bit of a rebel.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spicysouthernkitchen/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spicysouthernkitchen
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinMahrlig/featured
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicysouthernkitchen
