Hey, I’m Judy!
I’m Judy White—the cook behind Forkono. This site is for people who want dinner to be doable, delicious, and a little playful. Forkono started with a promise I made to myself on a Tuesday night: if a recipe can’t be explained clearly enough to cook after a long day, it doesn’t belong on the internet.
With a background in nutrition and culinary arts, I combine scientific knowledge and creativity to craft delicious, nutritious recipes that appeal to both seasoned vegans and those curious about making the switch.
Why “Forkono”?
Because the fork is the finish line. Forkono is about getting you from “what’s for dinner?” to that first bite with the least possible friction. Fewer steps, smarter swaps, oven and stovetop you already own—nothing fussy, just food that makes sense.
Meet the Team
Nora Fields — Food Photographer & Stylist
Nora keeps the food looking like food (not plastic). Natural light, minimal edits, and styling you can actually recreate at home. If a garnish is in the shot, it’s in the recipe—no fake-outs.
With a background in nutrition and culinary arts, I combine scientific knowledge and creativity to craft delicious, nutritious recipes that appeal to both seasoned vegans and those curious about making the switch.
Caleb Turner — Test Kitchen & Community Editor
Caleb pressure-tests our instructions on busy-day schedules and keeps our reader notes tight. He runs comment audits, flags confusing steps, and updates posts with make-ahead, storage, and reheat notes based on real feedback.
With a background in nutrition and culinary arts, I combine scientific knowledge and creativity to craft delicious, nutritious recipes that appeal to both seasoned vegans and those curious about making the switch.
What You’ll Find Here
- Weeknight mains with real timing windows (not just a single minute mark).
- Sheet-pan and skillet meals that clean up fast.
- Sides and snacks that actually earn their spot.
- Simple sweets that don’t hijack your evening.
Every recipe uses common U.S. grocery ingredients and standard home equipment. If a dark pan vs. light pan or a specific rack position matters, we say so.
How We Develop & Test
- Home-oven testing
We test multiple times, track rack position, pan size, pan color, and timing windows. If a 9×13 metal pan behaves differently from ceramic, we’ll tell you. - Clear, dependable instructions
Pan sizes, heat levels, visual doneness cues, and substitution notes are standard on Forkono. You’ll see “swap options” whenever it won’t break the dish. - Make-ahead & leftovers
Recipes include storage and reheat guidance so tomorrow’s lunch still tastes like dinner (not a punishment). - If it’s inconsistent, it doesn’t publish
We’d rather post fewer recipes than post ones that waste your groceries.
Our Promise on Trust & Safety
Forkono is a family-friendly cooking site. No shock value, no offensive content. Nutrition info (when provided) is estimated and for general guidance only—it’s not medical or dietary advice. Always check labels for allergens and use reliable food-safety resources (thermometer included).
Ads, Affiliates & Independence
To keep Forkono free to read, we may use advertising and affiliate links.
- Advertising
Third-party partners (e.g., Google) may use cookies or similar tech to show relevant ads and measure performance. See our Privacy Policy for your choices. - Affiliate links
Some posts include links to tools we actually use—sheet pans, thermometers, storage containers. If you buy through a link, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That income funds ingredients, testing, and hosting. - Editorial independence
Sponsors do not decide what we publish or what we say. If a post is sponsored, it’s clearly labeled, and opinions remain our own.
How You Can Use Forkono
You’re welcome to:
- Cook the recipes at home.
- Print recipes for personal use.
- Share links to Forkono with friends or on social media.
Please don’t:
- Republish full recipes or photos on your site/app/print without written permission.
- Use our photos or text in commercial projects without a license.
Want to quote a small portion? Link back to the original recipe page on Forkono.com.
Get in Touch
We love hearing what worked, what you swapped, and what you want next.
- Email: contact@forkono.com
- Social: @Forkono (once live)
- Newsletter: Join for new, weeknight-ready recipes and smart kitchen tips.
From our test pans to your table,
Judy, Nora & Caleb — Team Forkono
Contact
Send me an email at email@email.com