And fastrecipe is my little corner of the internet!
I launched fastrecipe in 2018 while I was working full‑time as a graphic designer in downtown Portland. I kept a notebook of quick, weeknight meals because I was juggling client deadlines, my two kids, and a tiny apartment kitchen. One rainy Tuesday I decided to share a handful of those scribbles online, and the rest, as they say, is delicious.
Fastrecipe has turned into a modest but thriving community. As of March 2024 we serve about 150,000 unique visitors each month, and we publish roughly 25 new recipes every week—everything from 15‑minute veggie stir‑fries to weekend brunch pastries. In September 2023 we hit our first 10,000‑subscriber milestone, and the feedback from home cooks across the U.S. keeps the site fresh and honest.
I live in a bungalow in Portland’s Alberta Arts District with my husband Mark, our two energetic kids, and Luna, the cat who insists on sitting on the counter while I whisk batter. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me hiking the Columbia River Gorge, listening to classic jazz on my vintage turntable, or kneading sourdough dough on a Sunday afternoon. I also have a quirky habit of collecting old kitchen scales—my favorite is a 1930s brass model that still works.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a pantry staple into something unforgettable, that’s what fastrecipe is all about. I’m grateful for every comment, photo, and suggestion that lands in my inbox. So pull up a stool, explore the recipes, and feel free to say hello—cooking is better when we share it.