Food is the element that brings us to the table, where life is lived and memories are made.
Karista Bennett
FOOD WRITER | AUTHOR | 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. Listening to my inner voice, listening to my body, listening to the needs of those around me and making changes to keep the body, mind, and soul a beautiful place to be.
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My New Cookbook
100 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 for Pre-Order HERE.
Blog
Strawberry Cake and Saying Goodbye
I wanted to post this Strawberry Cake with Lemon Rosemary Glaze before Mother’s Day. But that didn’t happen. You see, I’ve been busy helping my youngest daughter pack and organize her things for a move to another state. I’ve been cooking her favorite meals, and we’ve spent the last few weeks sitting on the patio,…
Beef Kofta with Saag Aloo
Fragrant, flavorful and filled with the aromatics of Indian cuisine, Beef Kofta with Saag Aloo is elevated comfort food at its finest. Beef Kofta is a popular Indian dish and although it sounds fancy, I can easily create this at home. I prepare this recipe with something I always have in my freezer, ground beef.…
Instant Pot Master Class
Have you ever taken out your Instant Pot and looked at it like it was a small alien and you weren’t exactly sure how to use it properly? Or you got it as a gift, but you’re terrified of pressure cooking? Well, I’ve got the perfect class for you. My friends over at Chop Secrets…
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