Hi there, I’m Katie! I’m a redheaded baker and self-taught cook embracing the San Francisco Bay Area life. I run, recycle, explore, and bake. I feel most at home in the kitchen, and I speak passionately about browned butter and caramelized onions. I always try to appreciate all the little things in life. Oh, and I love being cheeky.
I grew up learning how to cook and combine flavors in the kitchen with my mother, and as a result, I see an undeniable link between food and happiness. I made a New Year’s Resolution while I was living in France to cook one new, challenging recipe a week. Trying different ingredients, new recipes, challenging techniques, and local farmer’s markets – I loved the goal so much that I decided to add a blog to the resolution. You’ll find those adventures here.
I live my life by the French phrase and outlook on life, joie de vivre, literally, “the joy of living.” From the big stuff like family and friends to the little stuff like overhearing a crazy conversation, getting awesome new socks, finally seeing apricots at the farmers market, or indulging in spoonful after spoonful of salted browned butter chocolate chip cookie dough ;) I find joy in it all!
Contact me!
thelittleartichoke@gmail.com
Follow me!
Twitter: @petitartichoke
Instagram: @thelittleartichoke
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I love your blog! I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogger Award, which you can read about here: http://milesforthought.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/super-sweet-blogger-award/
Ani, thank you so much for the nomination!!! I’m so excited – you made my week :)
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Love your site. Visit mine too! Don’t forget to follow. HAHA :)
You are beyond adorable! Love your blog, please keep it up!!! I love your attitude, playfulness & humor and by the way your food looks outstanding too.
Aww, thanks Sue! I’m really enjoying your blog too! All your photos make me miss California even more.
I’m going through your blog…. Where is the “Like All” button?! I love every single one of your recipes, and I like your writing style even more ;) Great to meet you fellow blogger!
Lena, you just made my day!!! Thank you. It’s nice to meet you too – I’m looking forward to swapping recipes :)
Hi Katie! Lovely blog with a sense of humor :D Nice to meet you!
Cheers,Mila
Oh thank you so much Mila – I’m enjoying your blog as well! It’s nice to meet you too! :)
Katie! I’ve nominated your wonderful blog for the Liebster award. You can find more information here: http://strictlydelicious.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/strictly-exciting-liebster-award-for-strictlydelicious/. I truly enjoy reading your posts!
Hi Katie! It’s so very nice to meet you!
Love your blog!
I’m glad to have found your blog via Fiesta Friday :D
Can’t wait to read more of your recipes!
xxx Sarah
Aww, thank you so much, Sarah! I’m excited to check your blog out too! Happy baking! :)
Thank you :D
Hi Katie,
I love your blog! I am nominating your blog for the Liebster award. For details, please link to my page at
http://indfused.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/the-liebster-award/
Congratulations!
Love,
Sandhya
Thank you so much, Sandhya! I’m so flattered! If there’s a particularly fun question you’d like me to answer, I’d be glad to! Some of these might answer questions in the meantime though: http://wp.me/p2xypD-ii :D
Hello Katie!
Just wanted to let you know that your recipes look amazing! Also, I love the name of your blog! Very creative and catchy. Looking forward to your posts!
~Julie
Aww, thank you, Julie! That’s so sweet of you. I look forward to your posts too! :)
Cool blog coworker! Looking forward to our next shift together :)
Thanks, Sasha! I’m glad you like it :)