Hi, I’m Oliver Stone, the writer, cook, and storyteller behind Crying Into the Onions. I’m so glad you found your way here.
This blog was born from equal parts humor, heart, and a deep love for honest cooking. The name may sound dramatic, but if you have ever stood in your kitchen with tears in your eyes while chopping onions, you already understand the spirit of this space.
Cooking is emotional. It is messy. It is comforting. And sometimes, it is exactly the therapy we did not know we needed.
Growing Up Around Food
I was raised in a busy American household where dinner was non negotiable. No matter how hectic the day had been, we gathered at the table. My mom believed food was how you showed love, and my dad believed flavor should never be timid.
As a kid, I gravitated toward the kitchen without even realizing it. I watched, asked questions, and eventually started experimenting on my own. I learned early that food carries memory. A certain smell can take you back years. A familiar dish can make you feel safe.
Those early experiences shaped how I think about cooking today. For me, it has always been about more than recipes.
My Background Before Blogging
Before becoming a food blogger, I took a more traditional path. I studied English literature in college because I loved storytelling. After graduation, I worked in content writing and digital media. I built campaigns, wrote articles, and learned how to connect with people through words.
Cooking remained my creative outlet. After long days at work, I would head straight to the kitchen. Chopping vegetables and stirring sauces felt grounding. It slowed my thoughts. It gave me something tangible to create.
Friends began asking for my recipes. I started emailing them instructions, then typing them into shared documents. Eventually someone said, “You should start a blog.”
At the time, I laughed. But the idea stayed with me.
How Crying Into the Onions Was Born
The turning point came during a challenging season in my life. Work felt overwhelming, and I was craving something that felt more personal and meaningful. One evening, while cooking a simple caramelized onion pasta, I realized how much clarity I found in that quiet moment at the stove.
I decided to start writing about those experiences. Not just the recipes, but the feelings tied to them. The small kitchen wins. The kitchen disasters. The lessons learned through trial and error.
Crying Into the Onions began as a personal project, a place where I could combine my love of storytelling with my passion for cooking. What surprised me was how quickly readers connected with the honesty. They appreciated that I shared both the beautiful and imperfect sides of home cooking.
That authenticity became the foundation of the blog.
My Approach to Food and Flavor
I believe food should be approachable, comforting, and full of depth. I am not interested in intimidating techniques or overly complicated ingredient lists. I focus on recipes that real people can cook in real kitchens.
Onions are often the starting point for my dishes because they represent transformation. With patience and heat, something sharp and intense becomes sweet and complex. That transformation mirrors so much of life.
Every recipe on this blog is tested carefully. I pay close attention to texture, balance, and clear instructions. I want you to feel confident when you cook from my site. I want you to trust the process.
Growing Into a Professional Food Blogger
What started as a creative outlet slowly grew into a full time commitment. As my audience expanded, I invested deeply in improving my craft. I studied food photography, recipe development, and search optimization. I learned how to structure posts in ways that are both engaging and helpful.
I treat Crying Into the Onions as both an art and a business. I collaborate with brands that align with my values and focus on creating high quality, reliable content. Every post is written with intention, and every recipe is developed with care.
Becoming a professional food blogger was not something I planned from the beginning, but it is something I have embraced fully. It allows me to share what I love while building a community around honest, heartfelt cooking.
Why This Work Matters to Me
Cooking has carried me through celebrations, heartbreaks, quiet evenings, and loud gatherings. It has taught me patience, resilience, and creativity. Through this blog, I hope to offer you more than instructions. I hope to offer encouragement.
If you are here to find comfort, inspiration, or simply a reliable recipe for dinner tonight, you are exactly where you need to be.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep cooking, learning, and yes, occasionally crying into the onions together.