Welcome, friends!

Sarah Hayes pop the kitchen owner and founder.

Hey there!

Hello! I am Sarah Hayes and have recently acquired Pop the Kitchen and can’t wait to serve up delicious recipes from my kitchen to yours!
Pop the Kitchen was created to have fun in the kitchen even if at times it can get messy!  Although, my family would tell you I hate a messy kitchen (thanks Mom for making me clean up after myself all those beginning years of baking!) so I have learned along the way that a tidy kitchen also makes me happy! 
Anyways, I have loved cooking and baking since a young age. Yes, I might have been only a young teen but I collected recipes from Taste of Home and categorized them into many, many recipe boxes some of which I still have! I might not use all the recipes, but there they are just waiting to inspire. 
Cooking for me is a joy and I love when I can tackle a cooking challenge. By that I mean, if there is something I want to learn to bake, I do it whether it’s starting a sourdough loaf or making pretzels (ironically I am gluten free but love to bake bread for my family?!).

I love serving others through food, it makes me so happy. 
We appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Enjoy!

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More about Pop The Kitchen

Everyone loves food. But not everyone has the time or energy to spend in the kitchen. That’s why we make most of our recipes easy to whip up, but still feel like you’re having a feast.

I really love to cook and even on vacation I can whip up something with a few ingredients (just ask my picky family!). 

Whether it’s baking or whipping up a meal out of thin air, food is never far from my mind. 

I also love to run, anyone else? I actually coach middle school cross country! Baking is my therapy after some of those practices.

Apart from creating for Pop The Kitchen…

I love to get around and do exciting things. My favorite activities are hiking, traveling and well doing anything outside! I live on a small lake, so swimming, fishing, tubing, paddleboarding and waterskiing are always top of mind in the summer. 
Midwest lake life is the best life. Although I love the ocean too. Really anywhere near water fascinates me. 
I love red wine and playing games! Christmas is my favorite….Enough about me! Let’s get cooking!