People call me Robin, Freckles, or the Red Menace. You can choose. I have red hair, freckles, and a menacing attitude. So I suppose all of the above are appropriate.
I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer, and avid home cook in Seattle, Washington.
This site was born a couple of years ago when my boyfriend, who was enjoying the fruits of my culinary labors, suggested I start a blog. I had no idea what a blog was. In fact, I’d never seen one before that suggestion. However, it seemed like a good idea. I was tired of hoarding scraps of paper, sticky-notes, and computer printouts of recipes and ideas. In a sense, the blog was a way to go “green” or paperless.
It turned into so much more. I’ve met such lovely people who encourage me to write more, cook more, and explore more. Thank you for that. You certainly keep this thing running.
Many readers ask about the photos. I’m so glad you like them. Most of them are taken by my dear husband, Kirk. (We got married last year!) I often refer to Kirk as K out of pure laziness. Kirk is a professional photographer. I feel very lucky in this respect. He loves to document our meals and our lives. As a Seattle Wedding Photographer, he is also very talented at documenting special occasions. Give him a ring if you are interested. He would love to hear from you!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or thoughts. I would love to hear from you! achowlife[at]gmail.com
Just wanted to say that I stumbled upon your blog the other day and am in LOVE. As an aspiring food blogger & photographer, you’re an inspiration! I seriously love your work, don’t ever stop!
-Kelsey
Thank you, Kelsey!! xo
Hello–I am that crazy airline traveler who hailed you in the security line. I thought I’d say a proper hello and affirm again how much I appreciate your blog–especially the timeliness of the recipes (for instance, a month ago, I was contemplating two delicata squash in my CSA and lo, there was your soup recipe to consult!). As a fellow denizen of the NW, I love the local foods and seasonal recipes I find here. All best to you, K and bump.
Hi There! Thanks so much for approaching me at the airport. That was a lovely unexpected bright spot in a bleary eyed morning. Lovely to meet you! xoxo
Ole’! Robin, I can’t wait to meet your little angel.
Hi there from a not so sunny England.
Found your blog while looking for no-knead bread and made my first using your recipe today but using a seeded bread flour. Just taken it out of the oven and it looks great. Hope it’ll taste as good as it looks!
Good site.
Best wishes, Michael
Hi Robin ! Im Luz. I´ve been reading your blog for a while now, but only recently started my own foodblog (cookiesundays.com). Im hoping to get some readership going and start engaging actively in the community (altghough i have been a silent reader for such a long time). Since you´ve been around and I love your style and you surely have some loyal people following you, I was wondering if you could help me out and maybe give me some advice on how to draw people to my blog and start engaging with the community of food bloggers.
Thanks for your time !
Luz
hi, I am writting from one beautifull island, island Rab in Croatia, Europe. I like to search for different ways to cook food, than I make this with great fun and pleasure. We can be in touch, I am not very skill in computer/blogs and pictures/, but I try.I love american way of housing, not i n NY or other large towns where are not many american peoples, but I enyojed to read how the normal american family live,cooks,crafts ecc.
So, thanks for sharing your live with us. LULU
Hello!
I just came across your blog today and thought how kismet! I am a new mother of 6 month old baby girl, born in Jan (who gets around in the same stroller as your baby girl) and hail from Seattle, although we are now living in England! Im also a blogger, avid cook and baker and just enjoying life in general. Have a good time blogging!
Hi Alice,
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! What a lot of coincidences!
How did you get to England? Maybe I’ll move there too!
xoxo
Robin
such delightful coincidences! Did I mention your little one and mine have the same stroller?? LOL, Mei even has a little hint of red in her hair! My husband is in the military and we are here on assignment – so I’m working on my blog, cooking and baking (a bit too much… lol), raising Mei and my puppy and keep coming across other bloggers from Seattle rather serendipitously!
Stumbled here (and glad I did) from the NYTimes Dining& Wine online pages, where you are listed in “What We’re Reading.” Great stuff done with oh-so-good taste.
Hi Vivian, Thanks so much for reading! You made my day. Can you send me the link? I didn’t know they linked to me. Wonderful! xo Robin
Hi Robin,
I find your blog to be very inspiring and always bursting with energy!
I would love to know, and I’m sure many other readers are interested, what camera(s) are being used that brings out such beautiful colours in all of your pictures! I’m sure there’s no easy answer, but anything will help!
I’m a university student here in Ontario and love to read beautiful blogs such as yours in my short spans of free time in between midterms
Hi Rianna,
Thanks so much for you sweet comment! My husband is a photographer. (www.mastinstudio.com) He takes all the photos on his Canon 5D.
xo
Robin
HI!
Thanks so much for the amazing norwegian cookie recipe i was looking for something unique but sweet for the boyfriend’s family this christmas…and they loved it!…Congratulations and Merry Christmas to you and your growing family
Emily,
I’m so glad you liked the cookies!
Merry Christmas!
xo
Robin
hello, i too am a freckled face (although they are fading) and i too live in the seattle area….just thought i’d pop in to say hello…
hello’
~simply~
Hi!
I recently (as in few minutes ago)found your blog and I’m inlove with it.
You have a lovely way of telling stories via photos.
Hope to hear from you.
Love,
Cath from The Philippines
Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for your comment! It’s wonderful to hear from you.
xo
Robin