About Me

Hey there! Welcome to Nutmeg Nanny! I’m Brandy, and I’m here to be your go-to guide for scrumptious recipes that’ll make your mealtime routine easy and delicious!

From gooey chocolate chip cookie cakes that disappear faster than you can say “yum” to savory one-pot wonders that’ll have you licking your plate! My recipes are as easy to make as they are to love.

But it’s not just about the food – it’s about the journey!

Join me for behind-the-scenes kitchen adventures, hilarious cooking mishaps (we’ve all been there!), and heartwarming tales that’ll make you feel like part of the family. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a newbie, I’ve got the tips, tricks, and recipes to turn your kitchen into your favorite place.

So grab your apron and dive into a world of flavor, fun, and foodie bliss with me, Nutmeg Nanny. Let’s cook up some memories together!

More about Brandy O’Neill

First, you should know that I love cats, air conditioning, Coke Zero, houseplants, sarcasm, The Office, and travel. Also, I’m an Aquarius, 3w2, and an ENFP.

Now, onto my traditional bio:

I grew up in Ohio, so I’m a true Midwest girl! I also love delicious food and have enjoyed it as much as I can since birth! As you can see from the above photo, I also really love BBQ.

I grew up with five brothers and one sister and have been the sassy, defiant one since birth.

I moved to New York at 19 years old to become a nanny and resided there for 19 years before moving to North Carolina in 2019.

I live in a cute little ranch-style home in the suburbs of Raleigh with my husband Arthur and our three cats – Tobias, Cashew, and Midge.

If I had my way, we would own an entire farm worth of animals, but my husband is sane and keeps me in check. It is a bit impractical to turn our home into an urban homestead.

But, I do have to say – my dreams involve a farm where I have both miniature and giant-sized animals. So, the adorability scale of this adventure would be high.

When I’m not at home testing recipes and snuggling cats, I’m usually traveling!

Travel is a huge part of my life, and I love seeing the world and what it offers! Just think – all you have to do is hop on a flight, nap, and wake up in another country!

I’m adventurous and will try any food you put before me – unless it contains my one food allergy – sesame. Sadness. RIP, hummus. You are missed.

I don’t post much travel content on the blog, but you can easily follow my many trips around the world by following me on Instagram!

Why you’ll love Nutmeg Nanny recipes

My recipes are all about flavor and ease! Do you need a delicious meal but don’t feel like spending hours standing at the stove stirring? Well, you have found the place!

Everything from the development to the testing to the photography and the writing is done by yours truly! In fact, with the rise of AI content, it’s time you find tested and TRUE recipes. There is no AI on this site, nor will there ever be any.

I’m in the process of updating all 1000+ recipes on the site, but all new recipes posted will include tips and tricks to help you adapt or substitute my tested recipes.

Trust me, if you want something that will turn out and that you’ll love, this site is for you!

Want to know more about me? Here are 20 fun facts!

1. I love a good, rare steak (pan fried ribeye is my favorite), and steak should never, under any circumstances, be dipped in steak sauce or ketchup. 
2. Speaking of ketchup. I only eat Heinz ketchup. I grew up in a town where they bottled it, so my loyalty lies deep. 
3. My comfort movies are Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead, My Cousin Vinny, and Overboard.
4. Mayo on French fries is elite.
5. I used to hate flying but have learned to love it. I’m a Delta girlie, and my flight routine after boarding is anxiety medicine, The Office, and Coke Zero. It’s the perfect travel trifecta.
6. I have a rare blood disorder called polycythemia. Not to brag, but I likely have the highest RBC, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit of any person you have met. Unless you also have polycythemia and, in that case – blood twins!
7. I attended a very small high school in Ohio (shout out to Old Fort High School!) and there were only 51 people in my graduating class. 
8. I want to move to London someday. It’s my favorite city worldwide, and I feel like I’m home whenever I visit.  
9. My favorite breakfast is reheated leftovers, specifically spaghetti with meat sauce or meatloaf.  
10. I own WAY too many houseplants, but don’t ask me about outdoor plants. I know nothing.
11. I do not believe in dipping cookies into milk. I don’t know why, but it weirds me out texturally.
12. I tell people my favorite book is The Great Gatsby, but really it is a tie between Wings by Danielle Steele and Butterfly by Kathryn Harvey. 
13. Spring and Fall are my two favorite seasons, but my favorite day of the year is the second Sunday in March when we return to Daylight Savings Time.
14. I cannot sleep without a fan and prefer my bedroom to be no higher than 65 degrees F.
15. I don’t particularly appreciate wearing winter jackets, so I usually wear nothing more than a light jacket all winter long. When it dips below zero, I might bust out my wool coat. 
16. I love astrology, tarot, meditation, and any online personality test.
17. I have three tattoos: a cat on the back of my neck, a small, tiny paper airplane near my wrist, and a butterfly around my ankle.
18. My current re-watch shows are – The Office, King of the Hill, Bob’s Burgers, and Parks & Rec.
19. The farthest I have traveled away from home is Taiwan. The food and people are amazing, but be warned – it’s muggy and hot!
20. The Air Fryer is my favorite kitchen gadget. 

More ways to hang out

• Follow me on socials: Would you like to hear me talk to the camera about my cats, want to see what I’m pinning, or see my latest posts? Follow me on social media – Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.
• Search recipes: Are you still unsure what to cook? Look over my recipe index to find the perfect recipe for ANY occasion!
• Sign up for my email list: This is the one true way to see all my communication without algorithm interference.

Professional photos by the fabulous Kristin of Kristin Marie Photography.