Tristin

Welcome friends! I’m Tristin, the food lover behind Home Cooked Harvest. As a busy mom, I enjoy recipes that are quick and fuss-free, especially on week days. I feel very fortunate to have been brought up in a multi-cultural family and getting to eat foods from around the world. So I hope that you enjoy the variety of worldly foods that I bring you and I encourage you to try something new. You never know you just might find a new favorite.

Here at HomeCookedHarvest.com I try to cook as healthy as I can while still keeping our meals delicious and for the most part, family friendly. I try to squeeze in as many fruits and veggies as I can into our home cooked meals. I am also an avid believer of living life in balance, and that’s why dessert is a definite must-have around here. Luckily, I have a love of baking and as a result, you will find lots sweet recipes here also!!

I really enjoy using kitchen appliances that make cooking a little easier (and more fun!). I especially love my air fryer, it cooks food so much faster than traditional methods. Try this air fryer chicken breast or london broil. My slow cooker and my instant pot are also both near and dear to my heart.

Joining me on the Home Cooked Harvest team is my #1 recipe taste tester, (my husband), and our two little chefs-in-training (this is us in Venice, Italy!! so cool) My kids enjoy helping me in the kitchen especially if I’m making something sweet. It’s guaranteed that there will be spoon licking, flour on every surface, and plenty of dishes.

Some Fun Facts about Me:

I love to travel, explore new places, and eat the local foods.
Naps are a must.
I’m an animal lover!! I volunteer with a local animal rescue and foster kittens in my own home. We also have 4 rescue animals (that all magically posed exactly the same for this photo, from left to right). Sparrow – the most loving tabby that everyone tries to take home; Indigo – our snack gobbling black lab and my constant shadow; Toe Fuzz – our tuxedo kitty who likes to think he’s in charge, but is just a mommas boy with a nub tail, Mystery – our gorgeous lilac Siamese, is mischievous and our most cattiest cat. She had just gotten a facial and refused to be in the photo. Our beautiful black lab/chow mix, Bailey, passed away, Feb 26 2021. We were heartbroken.
I am originally from California, but now live in the South in beautiful Northern Alabama.
I dream of someday living on a lot of land, like acres and acres!!

I hope these home cooked recipes will bring your family and friends together at your table. If you need me, you’ll find me making a mess in the kitchen. Hope you enjoy! Happy Cooking!!