Hello, my name is Krista, but my friends call me TaTa or Kiki.

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de Socio
pronounced: dee-so-she-oh
Italian meaning:
companion, friend and ally (like peas and carrots)
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Welcome to my food blog, I am so happy you are here!
How did I get into food blogging?
In 2016 my husband and I remodeled our kitchen. It’s completely dreamy and everything I’ve ever wanted and it has inspired me to cook all the time. I love to try new things and experiment, I will literally eat anything once (sometime ask me about the time I ate a sardine head…not my finest culinary moment and yes there’s video) so any time an opportunity presents itself to cook, I’m all over it! After a few years of encouragement from friends and family, I launched by blog at the end of 2018.
My other hobby is traveling, I love exploring the world making memories, and meeting new people. One of my very favorite things about traveling are the cooking classes and workshops. I get to learn so much and experiment with new ingredients and try foods I wouldn’t have ever thought to cook with (i.e. cuddle fish – yikes!). So far my international classes consist of Italy (a few times), Spain, Puerto Rico, London, France and Thailand and several around the states.
I might not be an expert in any one type of food but I certainly have a broad pallet. 😉 I think you will find my recipes are never boring but not complicated either.
I hope this blog inspires you to bake, cook, chop and explore new flavors. Feel free to leave a comment, ask questions and/or follow along on social media. Thank you for stopping by!
Get In Touch
Email me with any questions, comments and/or collaborating opportunities.
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deSocio in the kitchen / p.o. box 1101 / knoxville, TN 37919
Photo’s and Recipes
All photos were taken by me unless otherwise noted. To copy is the finest form of flattery but if you’d like to use a photo, please ask first. 🙂 I follow several chefs and gain inspiration from others, I will always make note of where I found the original recipe and would ask that you do the same. Thanks so much and keep cooking!