NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
Karista's Kitchen has been nominated for Best of Western Washington Food Blog! We have only 3 days left before voting closes and I'm in 6th place. :( I really want first place, but I'll take 5th. I used to think I wasn't terribly competitive.... … [Read more...]
This is the time of year that gets me into trouble. Yep, I get the baking bug. And of course if I bake something, I have to taste test it. Right? I also have friends who bake. And they bake the most delicious treats. In fact, two of … [Read more...]
I can't believe I've lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10 years and I just made my first trip to Portland, Oregon. I've been everywhere else in this part of the country but for some reason a visit to Portland just never seemed to … [Read more...]
A new page is posting on Karista's Kitchen, "Weeknight Fresh". Fresh, seasonal and delicious recipes that won't make dinner feel like a second job. As a busy Mom, business owner, culinary instructor and food blogger, sometimes … [Read more...]
We're winding up summer and that means my little red beauties will soon be gone. :( My heart is sad. If I'd added just a little more hustle to my bustle this summer, I would have canned some of those little red beauties to use during the … [Read more...]
It's blackberry picking season! For about six weeks each year, I tote my bucket all over our mountain looking for those beautiful berries. The sun warmed berries are sugary sweet this time of year and it feels a little like food … [Read more...]
It seems chilled soups have made a comeback this summer and I must say I’m smitten. I’ve always been a fan of the room temp or chilled concoction, mostly because that's when fresh ingredients taste strongest in flavor. Maybe that’s … [Read more...]
As most of you know I am in deep chef love with Emeril. He was my first chef love. Still at the top of my list, but now joined by a few more chef’s that melt my food heart. Tom Douglas, one of our local celebrity chefs and James Beard award … [Read more...]
It’s always heartwarming and flattering when a fellow blogger nominates my blog for an award. To even be considered in the same “blogging” category as some of my fave bloggers is mind-boggling. Especially when I can’t seem to get my award … [Read more...]
I have a long list of blogs I love to read. As I was browsing one such blog today (The Faux Martha) I noticed she mentioned “Wordless Wednesday”. Hmmm…. I like the sound of that. Could I possibly impose this on my two sassy … [Read more...]
Pardon my silence these last few weeks. Life is... Well it's life. And sometimes it throws a few curve balls. The darn thing is, I'm a terrible catcher. But I'm a good sprinter and if I can't catch those curve balls, I can certainly chase … [Read more...]
I learned how to Instagram this weekend. My 14 year old is an Instagram Whiz and she thought I needed to add it to my repertoire of social media. Oh Yay. One more social media application to learn. I haven’t even mastered Twitter … [Read more...]
When I was little, I would stand with my face pressed against the chain link fence that surrounded our yard, watching my Grandfather attempt his daily chores outside. Grandpa was a hard worker. Once a policeman, then a plumber and always semi-retired. Grass never grew under Grandpa’s feet. He was always up to something. Digging holes […]
