Six States, Endless Inspiration 🍁
Welcome to Hungry Enough To Eat Six!
My name is Nancy Mock, and I'm a food writer, food photographer, and recipe developer. I founded Hungry Enough To Eat Six in 2015 to share my love of food with you.
Here you'll find recipes inspired by the six New England states: casual comfort foods and baked goods that celebrate the changing seasons, regional dishes, local ingredients, and heritage of our neck of the woods.
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- Welcome to Hungry Enough To Eat Six!
- At a glance
- About Nancy Mock
- Press and Awards
- Professional Experience and Affiliations
- As Seen In
- As a Contributor
- My New England Kitchen Story
- What my readers are saying
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Follow Hungry Enough To Eat Six
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At a glance
- Classic New England recipes 🍁Like fruit-filled pies, maple treats, and warming soups
- From-scratch-made baking 🍞 Cozy quick breads to crowd-pleasing desserts and casseroles
- Comfort food favorites 🍲 With a regional twist and seasonal flavors
- Dependable recipes ⏲️ Developed by a self-taught New England cook, with step-by-step directions and easy-to-find ingredients
- Food stories 📖 Sharing casual eateries, bakeries, and dessert stops across all six New England states
About Nancy Mock
I'm an award-winning recipe developer, writer, and food photographer living in Massachusetts. I'm your friend in the kitchen, a self-taught cook sharing cozy New England recipes.
I have more than eight years of professional experience, contributing my expertise to brands like Taste of Home, Simply Recipes, Mashed, Foodie, Reader's Digest, and Birds & Blooms
Born and raised in beautiful Vermont, my husband and I raised our family in the Green Mountain state, too. Though they've scattered around a bit, New England is still home for their kids and little grandson.
And that means family and friends are never too far away for gathering, celebrating, and making memories over drinks and home-cooked food.
Press and Awards
- 🏆 Grand Prize Winner: 2016 National Girl Scouts of America Cookie Recipe Contest
- 📰 Featured In: Taste of Home Magazine (February/March 2017). Recipe contributor to other Taste of Home issues as well.
- 📺 Television Appearances: Regular guest on Local 22/44 News "Morning Brew" (Burlington, Vermont)
- 📰 Featured In: Recipe contributor to Vermont newspapers Colchester Sun, Milton Independent, and Essex Reporter.
My Story
I won the 2016 National Girl Scouts of America Cookie Recipe Contest, held in partnership with Taste of Home. I earned the Grand Prize award, was interviewed by local news in Vermont, and had a feature in the February/March 2017 issue of Taste of Home Magazine. Her recipes have also appeared in other issues of Taste of Home.
I was a regular guest on Burlington, Vermont's Local 22/44 News, where I shared holiday and seasonal recipes with viewers across Vermont and northern New York. Home cooks across the country trust my approachable style, tested recipes, and storytelling.
Professional Experience and Affiliations
- Professional experience: 8+ years as a writer and food photographer for brands like Taste of Home, Simply Recipes, Mashed, Foodie, Reader's Digest, and Birds & Blooms.
- Brand ambassador: 13 years as a Taste of Home Community Cook
My experience
My recipes and articles have reached millions of readers through major platforms like Taste of Home, Simply Recipes, and Mashed. With over eight years of professional experience, I've created close to 100 original recipes for her clients, plus in-depth how-tos, and culinary features spanning topics such as regional New England dishes, baking traditions, food nostalgia, and seasonal gardening.
As a Taste of Home Community Cook for the last 12 years, I'm part of a tightly-knit community of home cooks across the United States and Canada. I regularly contribute recipes and recipe reviews to the Taste of Home website. Also, I engage on social media with fellow Community Cooks as well as the Taste of Home audience.
As Seen In
Nancy Mock for Taste of Home
- How to Make a Fluffernutter Sandwich Like a True New Englander
- An ooey, gooey, marshmallowy, favorite New England sandwich of kids and adults alike.
- I Tried a Pizza-Style Version of the Viral Onion Ring Chips, and It’s So Dang Tasty
- A spicy variation on the viral recipe for onion ring chips.
- Marry Me Chicken
- With indulgent ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and cream, it may just land you a proposal!
- Stuffed Sub Salad Sandwich
- Inspired by the sandwiches at Bread Zeppelin; turkey, veggies, and smoky bacon stuffed inside a chewy baguette.
- Million Dollar Soup
- This soup boasts restaurant-level flavor: a rich broth with flavorful ingredients like bacon, gnocchi, and caramelized onions.
- New England Grape Nuts Pudding Photos by Nancy Mock
- Try a New England diner classic! Grape-Nuts pudding is creamy and comforting, with a light wheat cereal flavor.
- Blueberry Crinkle Cookies
- These tasty, unique cookies are stunning, thanks to a summery blue hue peeking out from a crackled, sugary surface.
- I Tried a Pickle-Brined Turkey—Here's What I Really Thought Photos by Nancy Mock
- A blend of dill pickle juice, salt, and spices makes a moist turkey with the right amount of tangy pickle flavor.
- Marry Me Pot Roast
- So flavorful! The pot roast features garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, plus velvety sauce.
- I Tested Ina Garten's Chocolate Pecan Scones—And I Can't Wait to Make Them Again Photos by Nancy Mock
- Perfect for brunch or to serve with afternoon tea, Ina Garten's chocolaty scones are tender, delicious, and a cinch to make!
Nancy Mock for Simply Recipes
- Jamie Oliver's Secret to the Best Grilled Cheese Photos by Nancy Mock
- Even a well-made grilled cheese can be improved, as Jamie Oliver's ultimate grilled cheese recipe proves!
- The 80-Year-Old Peach Cobbler Recipe I Will Never Stop Making Photos by Nancy Mock
- This Reddit recipe is a keeper; a simple recipe treasured and passed down by family.
- The Only Way to Cook a Hot Dog This Weekend, According to Nathan's Famous
- No slicing or spiralizing! Here's why Nathan's Famous pros stick to this method for juicy and crisp hot dogs.
Nancy Mock for Mashed.com
- Why Does it Seem Like There Are No Fast Food Restaurants in Vermont?
- Visitors to Vermont find quaint diners, family restaurants, and snack bars, but not many fast food chains. Here's why.
- The Reason Why One Maine Woman is Still Lobstering After 93 Years
- Virginia Oliver, the "Lobster Lady" of Rockland, Maine, may possibly be the oldest lobsterer not only in Maine, but in the world.
- How Ben Affleck's Family Really Feels About His Love for Dunkin'
- The "Justice League" star jumped behind the drive-thru window of a Dunkin' in Medford, Massachusetts.
Nancy Mock for Foodie.com
- The Laborious Reason Maple Syrup is So Expensive
- Here's what goes into the making of real maple syrup — and why it's worth the price.
- The Creamy Difference Between Gelato and Ice Cream
- These ingredients make such a difference once these treats are churned into their final, frozen form.
- You Should Be Adding Milk Powder to Your Cookies
- Why all the hype for dehydrated milk? Milk powder brings an elevated flavor to cookies, breads, brownies, and sweet doughs.
As a Contributor
My recipes and expertise are featured on these websites:
- AllRecipes: Featured contributor in "I Asked Pro Chefs for Their Favorite Fridge Organization Tools"
- Buzzfeed: My recipe Chocolate Caramel Pie was featured in "111 Awesomely Perfect Pie Recipes"
- Redfin: Quoted in "Worcester, MA's Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 10 Fun Ways to Spend a Sunny Day"
- Vermont Maple Sugar Makers: My Orange Cardamom Scones with Maple Glaze were featured in the Maple Syrup Recipe Collection.
- Well + Good: My Vegemite and Cheddar Muffins recipe was featured in "Should We All Be Putting Vegemite or Marmite on Toast?"
- Aleka's Get-Together: My Berry Trifle Dessert in a Jar was included in "15 Dessert Cup Ideas"
- The Epicurean Traveler: My Coconut Margarita was featured in "70+ Flavored Margaritas", and my Irish Brown Bread was featured in the post, "Easy St. Patrick's Day Recipes".
- Jennifer Maune: My Berry Trifle Dessert in a Jar was featured in "4th of July Cakes and Desserts".
- From Michigan To The Table: My Pulled Pork Tamale Pie was included in the post, "65 Best Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes"
- Brooklyn Farm Girl: My Cherry Tomato Tart with Basil was featured in the post, "100 Cherry Tomato Recipes".
My New England Kitchen Story
Growing up in Vermont in a family of passionate cooks and bakers, I discovered early on that food is a powerful way to build love and connection.
Some of my fondest memories are rooted in the kitchen: making spritz cookies with my sister, tasting my great-grandmother's famous baked beans, and marveling at the dozens of pies my grandmother made every Thanksgiving.
These cherished traditions inspired me to launch Hungry Enough To Eat Six in 2015. I wanted to create a space to share that same warmth and connection with others.
Here, I offer welcoming, New England-inspired comfort food and baking recipes, drawing from a lifetime of home cooking and my family's Irish heritage. Because I'm a self-taught cook and baker, making food for friends and family, I enjoy creating comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes without overly complex steps or unusual ingredients.
My goal is to give you dependable, from-scratch, New England-style recipes, so you can create a delicious table and still have plenty of time to make memories with those around it.
What my readers are saying
Here's feedback straight from the folks who've made and tasted my recipes!
Egg Strata with Tomatoes and Cheddar:
"Try this recipe for a tomato strata. It's an easy and quick recipe for breakfast. lunch, or dinner. I had a few slices of cooked bacon waiting to join the party, so I added them. Thanks, Nancy Mock." - Carole H.
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"It was delicious. Not too sweet. I substituted the maple syrup for local honey because I had it on hand. Thanks for the recipe!" - Laura
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"I made them yesterday to take to a picnic today. Oh my. Everyone loved them. My cousin said to her son, 'Did you try one of those amazing pumpkin cookies?' He said, 'ONE?! I’ve had 5.' Yes, they are that good." - Brenda V.
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"We picked lots of peaches, and then your recipe appeared. So we just had to try it. Yummy peach margaritas! Cheers! Thanks!" - Mary and Lucille
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"THANK YOU!! I live in Canada and really miss Irish brown bread from home. I have tried lots of different versions; this is by far the best." - Sarah B.
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You better cut that pizza into four pieces, I'm not hungry enough to eat six!
- Yogi Berra
Frequently Asked Questions
Who doesn't love a good Yogi Berra one-liner? When I came across his pizza joke above, I knew that "Hungry Enough To Eat Six" was perfect for her recipe website. I'm HUNGRY for delicious and creative food, new techniques, and food history. And, I like to travel across the SIX New England states to find delectable eats on the road!
Recipe Index: Find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, organized by season, month, meal, or ingredient!
New England: Food inspiration and stories from my travels to New England eateries and food events, and some spots further afield, too. It's Noshing Across New England!
Shop: This page has links to my most-used kitchen and baking tools, ingredients, and some of my favorite cookbooks.
Portfolio: This is a small sample of my food photography.
Seasonal flavors are always a great source of inspiration: whether a basket of freshly picked summer berries, fall apples in New England orchards, or the scent of holiday spices in the air, they get the creative juices flowing.
I get ideas from beloved dishes and flavors I enjoyed growing up in Vermont. Travels in New England and traditional Irish dishes from family recipes and my visits to Ireland also spark my imagination.
And of course, I get delicious ideas from friends and my fans here! I love hearing from readers about their favorite desserts, drinks, or dinners.
When I get out of the kitchen for a spell, I love spending time exploring New England and beyond with my husband, and we especially like visiting our kids and our grandson!
At home, some of my favorite shows are The Office, The Great British Baking Show, The Bear, Derry Girls, Doctor Who, Wednesday, The Outlaws, Rifftrax, MST3K, Ghosts, Poker Face, and Psych. Fave movies include Agatha Christie adaptations and marathon sessions of Marvel movies. The Knives Out movies with the intrepid Benoit Blanc are pretty much on a constant loop here! Some classics I love are Clue: The Movie, Noises Off, Wallace and Gromit movies, and To Catch A Thief.
My reading is always something delicious: cookbooks, ponderings, articles, and memoirs. Right now, I'm reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Gesine Bullock-Prado, Guillaume Long, Laurie Colwin, Tamar Adler, and Darina Allen are recent reads. I also love Agatha Christie's mysteries and anything about Julia Child.
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