About me: I’m Danielle Kartes, 38, a food stylist and cookbook author, and I live in Redmond, Washington. I have a blog at rusticjoyfulfood.com.
Why I love cooking: I felt such joy as a kid when people liked to eat what I made. These days, cooking is absolutely a form of therapy for me.
Who I cook for: My darling husband, Michael, and my sweet boys, Noah, 9, and Milo, 3. (That’s them in the photos at right.)
My philosophy about cooking: I want people to get fast, delicious results far more easily than they once thought possible. I’m all about cutting out steps if I can, and having a good time. I like to make real food—simple food that makes you happy.
Best holiday food memory: The first…
