Kathryne Taylor’s blog, Cookie + Kate, is all about celebrating whole foods. Launched in 2010, it was named after its creator + canine sidekick, a jaunty spotted mutt and chief crumb catcher named Cookie. The two share a house in Kansas City, where Taylor is committed to her blog as a full-time job and Cookie is committed to eating leftovers.
A vegetarian, you can expect health-oriented recipes on Taylor’s blog, as well as simple delights, with recent recipes including a Roasted Cauliflower Steak and a Simple Blueberry Cake. Taylor’s cooking philosophy is one we can get on board with, believing that first and foremost cooking should be fun, and recipes? Flexible.
“I believe in eating whole foods, which are foods that are as close to their source as possible,” writes Talyor on her website. “I’m also an avid supporter of the occasional indulgence, and I laugh with friends over drinks as often as possible.” Promoting real, sustainable food that delights the senses and nourishes the body, her website is the perfect blend of health and indulgence.
“I love coming up with colorful ways to enjoy fresh produce, like this spaghetti squash burrito bowl,” Taylor further expressed in an interview with OKC Veggie. “I also love researching basic recipes to the ends of the internet and trying them over and over to make my own favorite, like my simple marinara sauce.” According to Taylor, the top five ingredients she uses most often are: olive oil, lemon, green onion, garlic, and goat cheese or feta.
As for her eager four-legged assistant, Taylor admits she’s equally excited about food as her mother. “Cookie gets VERY excited about carrots and bananas,” she adds. “I swear that she can hear me pull the vegetable peeler out of the drawer; she comes running! I actually haven’t made a dog-friendly recipe for her, since she’s so thrilled eating carrots and those are good for her!”
You can follow her recipes online or purchase her cookbook Love Real Food at iBooks and Amazon.
