Food is the element that brings us to the table, where life is lived and memories are made.
Karista Bennett
Chef | FOOD WRITER | PHOTOGRAPHER
Meet Karista
Food touches the soul and creates a peace, even if for a few moments. Over the last 20 years, I feel as if my culinary journey has been just as much a spiritual one. For me, culinary school was more than just learning how to cook, it was a door that opened my eyes to the beauty and soul-filling joy that fresh, local, lovingly-prepared food brings to life.
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101 flavorful recipes that make the most of Oregon’s famous ingredients. Whether it’s Lavender Biscuits with Sweet Cream, Oregon Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread, Grilled Dungeness Crab and Cheddar Sandwiches, or Hazelnut Butterscotch Chip Cookies. Karista’s gorgeous color photography brings the flavors of these recipes to life, making this the perfect way to bring Oregon home to your kitchen, no matter where you live. Available Now! on Amazon, IndieBound, Book Shop or Barnes & Noble.
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Crispy Rockfish Pub Burger with Special Sauce
Crunchy, creamy, soft and flavorful are just a few delicious ways to describe this drool-worthy and satisfying Crispy Rockfish Pub Burger with Provolone and Special Sauce. I am a purist when it comes to my seafood. I enjoy the authentic taste of the sea gently combined with fresh ingredients that compliment the flavor of fish…
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Five Spice Pork Meatballs with Savory Blueberry Sauce
Make frozen Oregon Blueberries the centerpiece of your holiday table with this luscious Five Spice Ground Pork Meatballs with Savory Blueberry Sauce recipe. The delightful flavor of blueberries pairs deliciously with these meatballs and makes for a lip-smacking starter to any holiday meal. When I think of holiday food I think of recipes that are…
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Creamy, Dreamy Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, dreamy and a wee bit zesty, this Spicy Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese is comfort food at it’s finest. I have to admit, this macaroni and cheese recipe tastes like a warm cozy blanket in a bowl. I think it’s because the bechamel I use to make the sauce, is not only lush and…
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