Hi there, I’m Krista, and if you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll tell you I was practically born in a kitchen. I’m 27 years old, living in Asheville, North Carolina, where the mountains meet a community that shares my deep love for good food made with heart. My journey with cooking began long before culinary school or food blogs were even a thing—in my grandmother’s warm, bustling kitchen, where the scent of cornbread and slow-cooked greens lingered like a comforting embrace.
Back then, it wasn’t about techniques or presentation; it was about love. Love for the people you fed and for the stories each dish told. My grandmother used to say, “If you’re not smiling while you stir, it won’t taste right.” That stuck with me. I carried that wisdom through years of trial and error, from my first catastrophic attempt at a lemon meringue pie (I forgot the sugar!) to eventually leading my own supper club out of my tiny apartment kitchen.
I never trained in a fancy culinary school—instead, I learned from the people around me: neighbors from different cultures, seasoned church potluck champions, and chefs who generously shared their secrets during my travels. Every recipe I use has a memory, a face, a story. I believe cooking at home should feel accessible and joyful, not intimidating. That’s why I focus on dishes that feel familiar but carry a little twist—like my smoked paprika mac and cheese or peach cobbler with a hint of rosemary.
What drives me now is helping home cooks find their confidence. I know the frustration of soggy crusts, oversalted soups, and meals that just don’t turn out the way you hoped. But I also know the magic of getting it right—of serving a dish and seeing someone’s eyes light up. That’s the sweet spot.
Whether you’re trying to master your grandma’s meatloaf or figuring out how to make a weeknight dinner that doesn’t come from a box, I’m here to share what I’ve learned, laugh about the flops, and celebrate the wins. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something cozy, and let’s cook something wonderful together.
