Meet Kristin, the foodie behind @BayAreaEats!
Weâre stoked to introduce you guys to Kristin, the foodie behind the popular Instagram account, @BayAreaEats! Sheâs curating the next Culinary Box and itâs going to be awesome. We donât want to spoil too much, but get ready for some mouth watering treats.Â
We sat down with Kristin and asked a few questions to help you all get to know her a little bit better.Â
Q: Hi Kristin! We are so excited to chat with you and have you curate the next Culinary Box! First things first, how did Bay Area Eats start?
A: I grew up on fast food, microwavable dinners, and on rare occasion, an authentic Japanese meal prepared by my baachan (grandma). Iâve always loved food, but as a kid, I appreciated quantity over quality- pints of Ben and Jerryâs Phish Food was my all-time favorite. One year, my parents set a New Yearâs resolution to try a new ethnic cuisine each month. My sister and I were less than thrilled about this foray into the unknown. And sure enough, my 10-year-old pallet was not impressed by the dolmas and hummus at our first adventure to a neighborhood Greek restaurant. We continued to try new foods and slowly but surely, I began to expand my culinary horizons.
As a collegiate athlete, I learned the importance of properly nourishing my body with food (which significantly reduced my ice cream consumption). But, between classes, track practice, and work I didnât have time to cook. So, I found myself eating my way through every restaurant in Berkeley. I started snapping photos of wherever I ate, and thatâs when Bay Area Eats began. Today, I get to inspire others to try new restaurants and cuisines the same way my parents did years ago. Â
Q: Thatâs awesome, we love that guiding mission behind your account! Does that tie into your thought process for curating #YUM03?Â
A: Yes, it totally does! #YUM03 is all things San Francisco. I drew inspiration from mornings at the Ferry Building Farmersâ Market, picnics in Golden Gate Park, and the hustle and bustle of the Financial District. Â
Q: How fun! We canât wait for subscribers to get a small taste of what the Bay Area has to offer! When youâre not out and about, whatâs your favorite thing to cook at home?
A:Â Eating out can be very indulgent (Exhibit A) (Exhibit B). So, when I need to reign in my sweet tooth and reset, I opt for this paleo sausage and kale soup. Itâs quick and easy- throw chicken stock, sausage, onions, sweet potatoes, and kale in to a pot and ta da! Delicious meal that lasts for days!
Q: Weâre definitely going to have to try out that recipe! Now for a few fun questions. Whatâs the best thing youâve ever received in the mail?
A: A Canon Rebel XT. I pinched pennies for months and months to afford my first DSLR camera. So, when I accidentally left it in a hotel lobby just a few weeks after buying it, you can imagine my despair. Luck was on my side- a guest had brought it to the lost and found and it was shipped back to me!
Q: That is nuts, weâre so glad you got it back! As a subscription service, we have to ask - whatâs your longest-running subscription?
A: Sunset Magazine! It has everything from interior design inspiration to vacation ideas and restaurant tips.
Q: Thatâs definitely a good one. Well, thank you so much Kristin for taking the time to chat with us!
A: Of course, thanks for having me!Â
If youâre not subscribed to the Culinary box yet, be sure to sign up here. Itâs shipping out in March and will be filled with the best Bay Area treats!
