Comfort Food • Handcrafted Cocktails • Garden Fresh Inspiration • Memories Around the Table
Hi, I’m Kris!
Welcome to Meats, Beets & Bubbles! I’m so glad you’re here.
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I believe the best conversations, the biggest laughs, and the sweetest memories all happen around the table. Whether it’s a simple weeknight dinner, a holiday feast, or cocktails on the patio with friends, sharing good food has always been my favorite way to bring people together.
I’ve been married to my incredibly supportive (and wonderfully patient) husband for 39 years, and together we’ve raised two amazing daughters. My family has always been my greatest inspiration in the kitchen, and many of the recipes you’ll find here have been made, tweaked, and loved around our own dinner table.
From Facebook Posts to Food Blog
Believe it or not, this blog wasn’t originally my idea.
For years, my friends and family encouraged me to start a food blog because I was constantly sharing recipes, dinners, and handcrafted cocktails on Facebook. After hearing, “You really should start a blog!” more times than I could count, I finally decided to stop making excuses and give it a try.
And honestly? I’m so glad I did.
Creating recipes and sharing them with others has become one of my favorite creative outlets, and I love knowing that something I make in my kitchen might become a favorite in yours.
Where “Meats, Beets & Bubbles” Began
People often ask about the name of my blog, and the story always makes me smile.
I’ve loved cooking for as long as I can remember, but cocktails didn’t become a hobby until the COVID years. During that time, I was given a shoebox filled with miniature airline liquor bottles. Instead of letting them sit on a shelf, I started experimenting with cocktail recipes, learning about spirits, mixers, and garnishes one drink at a time.
What started as a fun challenge quickly turned into a new passion—and eventually inspired the “Bubbles” part of Meats, Beets & Bubbles.
Family Recipes Are My Favorite Recipes
Some of my favorite memories were made in my grandparents’ kitchen.
Holiday gatherings always centered around good food, laughter, and recipes that had been passed down through the family. I still remember my Grandma Pearl’s pumpkin bread baked in old coffee cans, which gave each loaf its signature ridges. Those little details are the kinds of memories that stay with you forever.
One day I’ll even share Grandma Pearl’s handwritten Almond Roca recipe…but I think we need to get to know each other a little better first.
And if you ask my daughters, they’ll probably tell you that nothing brings them home faster than hearing I’m baking my famous Chocolate Chip Chewys. Those cookies have become a family tradition all their own.
What You’ll Find Here
At Meats, Beets & Bubbles, you’ll find recipes that are approachable, flavorful, and made for real life.
You’ll discover:
- 🥩 Easy dinners and comforting family favorites
- 🥗 Fresh seasonal recipes inspired by my garden
- 🍸 Handcrafted cocktails for every season and celebration
- 🌿 Gardening inspiration and fresh ingredients
- 🎉 Recipes perfect for entertaining family and friends
My goal is to help you feel confident in the kitchen while inspiring you to try something new. Whether you’re cooking your first homemade dinner, mixing a new cocktail, or looking for ways to use fresh garden vegetables, I hope you’ll find recipes that become favorites in your own home.
Thanks for Stopping By
Thank you for spending a little time with me.
I hope you’ll grab a recipe, pour yourself something delicious, and pull up a chair. My kitchen has always been a place where family and friends gather, and that’s exactly the feeling I hope you’ll find here at Meats, Beets & Bubbles.
Happy cooking,
