My grandmother passed on and my mother wanted to lift my spirits.  During the trying months I learned to use my legs again, she gave me what became, and still is, my most prized possession - a stand mixer and a stack of old recipes. My gorgeous, red mixer was an outlet, a way to respark my creativity.  But mom had one condition.  I had to make her a Lemon Merengue Pie.  I dug through every book I could find and eventually presented  her a tart, sweet lemon curd filled pie spiked with Limoncello and covered with toasty merengue.  One bite and her eyes lit up.  I was hooked!  I wanted to see that same delighted look on the faces of everyone who tried my creations.

Dozens of cupcakes, pies, cookies, and tarts later, I began writing for a local print magazine about food, then adding restaurant reviews, recipes, and chef profiles.  It gave me the chance to get educated and research ingredients.  I grew a serious appreciation for crafting homemade desserts.  I can't believe how hard this is to find in this day and age! 

Thus, Kristen's Kreations was born, feeding my passion for baking and sharing the creativity my Grandma Margaret started with her wooden rolling pin.  Let me be your one stop for outstanding treats and fresh pastas.  But, don't just believe me - taste a bite for yourself.  I guarantee your eyes and taste buds will light up, too!