Hi, I’m Karie
I’m a former pastry chef who spent 15 years working in professional restaurants and bakeries. Now, I love bringing my tried and true recipes to you. This site is full of from-scratch baking recipes with fun seasonal flavors.
My hope is to inspire you with creative ideas and build your baking confidence with proven tips and techniques. I’m so glad you’re here!
Let’s get wild
I grew up playing in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Those early days made an impression on me, and I’ve never lost my sense of awe and wonder for nature.
Of course, this love for nature also comes through in my recipe development. Nothing brings me more joy than combining these passions! I’m an avid forager, and here in the Oregon, we’re blessed to have an abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing all around us. If you’re a forager, too, you’ll find lots of fun recipes for using wild edibles.
What you can expect here
Here’s what you’ll find on Butter Witch:
- Homemade, from-scratch recipes
- Baked goods based on 15+ years of acquired professional recipes
- Fun flavors, seasonal ideas, and unique pairings to inspire creativity
- Lightly sweet, rustic farm-style desserts and baked goods enhanced with sourdough
And what you won’t find:
- Artificial flavors, colors, pre-made items, and processed ingredients
- Allergy-friendly and diet-specific baked goods (there are other people doing this well, but it’s NOT my forte)
- The same basic dessert recipes you can find anywhere
- Overly decadent or super sweet desserts
My food philosophy
Life is way too short to not enjoy food. Food connects us, comforts us, nourishes us, tells stories about who we are, where we came from, and what’s important to us. I believe that cooking for ourselves and others is a meaningful act and that there’s great value in making things from scratch.
“Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, moribund.”
– Anthony Bourdain
My favorite recipes
Let’s be friends
If you’ve made it this far, we must have a lot in common! I invite you to join this culinary adventure with me. Find dessert ideas, get inspired by what’s in season, and reconnect with nature!
Thank you for being here, my friend. I truly appreciate every comment, question, share and email subscribe. Please don’t be shy, hit me up if you have any questions, recipe recommendations, or just want to share your love of food. I love hearing from you. Until then, happy baking!
