About me

Hey, I’m Olivia Thornton, and Meal Prep Simple exists because I believe eating well shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. Welcome I’m so happy you’re here.

Our Story

Olivia’s journey to meal prep started with a broken wrist. Three years ago, living alone in Brisbane, Australia, she fractured her dominant hand in a cycling accident and suddenly couldn’t cook in her usual elaborate, two-hour way. For eight weeks, she had one hand, a blender, and a burning desire not to live on delivery food. She adapted everything — simplified techniques, pre-cut vegetables, one-pan combinations that required minimal assembly. What she discovered shocked her: those simpler meals were often more satisfying, less wasteful, and far easier to repeat. When her wrist healed, she didn’t go back to complicated cooking. She had accidentally stumbled onto the meal prep philosophy that would define her blog: simplicity isn’t settling — it’s smart. She launched Meal Prep Simple the following spring and hasn’t looked back.

Our Philosophy

Olivia’s guiding belief is that simplicity is a superpower. When a meal is easy to prepare, you’ll actually make it. When a plan is realistic, you’ll actually follow it. She strips away everything unnecessary and keeps only what makes real, lasting impact on how people eat.

What We Offer

Diverse Recipes

From quick weeknight dinners to impressive weekend showstoppers, mealprepsimple.com covers a wide range of cuisines, dietary needs, and cooking skill levels. There is truly something for every kind of home cook.

Clear Instructions

Every recipe includes clear, step-by-step instructions written in plain language. We include photos, helpful tips, and troubleshooting notes so you feel confident every step of the way — whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth.

Seasonal Inspiration

We believe food tastes better when it works with the seasons. You’ll find fresh, timely recipe collections tied to the best produce, flavors, and occasions throughout the year.

Nutrition & Flexibility

We include nutritional notes, substitution suggestions, and dietary labels so you can adapt recipes to fit your lifestyle — whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or just trying something new.

Community & Connection

Meal Prep Simple attracts beginners and seasoned preppers alike who appreciate a no-judgment, accessible approach to weekly cooking. Olivia runs a free ‘First Meal Prep’ email course and a warm, supportive online community for members at every level.

Meet Olivia

Olivia is a cycling enthusiast (back in the saddle, wrist fully healed!), a slow traveler, a lover of farmers markets, and the proud creator of what she insists is Brisbane’s most efficient grocery list template.

Join Our Culinary Community

Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned home chef, you belong here. Follow along on Pinterest, bookmark your favorite recipes, and don’t be shy — we love hearing from you. Drop a comment, share your photos, and let’s build something delicious together. Welcome to the mealprepsimple.com family!