Hi! I'm Kristi - a Registered Dietitian, busy mom of three, recipe developer, and the creator behind Carrots & Cookies. I help busy families make simple, nutritious meals without turning food into something stressful and complicated.
Here at Carrots & Cookies, you'll find easy recipes, practical nutrition tips, and realistic ideas for feeding your family well - even on the busiest days. My goal is to help you simplify meals, reduce stress around food, and raise kids who feel confident and comfortable eating a variety of foods.
After working in large teaching hospitals for nearly 20 years, I transitioned into the online nutrition world because I saw how overwhelmed so many families felt around food. Between social media trends, conflicting nutrition advice, busy schedules, sports practices, picky eating, and endless "food rules," feeding a family can start to feel exhausting.
I want to help make it easier.
As a dietitian and mom, I believe food should be:
- nourishing
- enjoyable
- practical
- flexible
- family-friendly
You won't find extreme food rules here.
Unless medically necessary, I don't believe foods need to be labeled as "good" or "bad," and I don't believe health should be defined by weight alone. I believe in helping kids and adults build a healthy relationship with food by learning to listen to their bodies, enjoy meals, explore flavors, and eat without fear or guilt.
My recipes are designed for real life:
- simple ingredients
- easy-to-follow-steps
- approachable nutrition
- minimal stress
- lots of flavor
Many of my recipes are especially popular with tweens and teens because I know these years are incredibly important in shaping lifelong eating habits and confidence around food.
A Little More About Me
I've been a Registered Dietitian for more than 20 years and a Board-Certified Nutrition Support Clinician since 2004. I've worked with both pediatric and adult patients throughout my career and continue to be passionate about helping families feel empowered - not overwhelmed - when it comes to nutrition.
I'm originally from California and Arizona but now call Pennsylvania home after marrying my husband, Sid. Together we're raising three kids while juggling school schedules, sports, work, and all the chaos (and joy!) that comes with family life.
A few years ago, our family experienced a devastating house fire that changed our perspective in many ways. Thankfully everyone was safe, but walking through that season reminded me how important simplicity, flexibility, and grace really are - especially in the kitchen.
That experience continues to shape the way I cook, create recipes, and approach life today.
What You'll Find Here
At Carrots & Cookies, you'll discover:
- easy family meals
- healthy snacks kids actually enjoy
- quick breakfasts
- smoothie recipes
- simple desserts
- practical feeding tips
- lunchbox ideas
- nutrition guidance from a dietitian
- realistic meal inspiration for busy families
Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, balanced snack ideas, or help navigating nutrition without overwhelm, I'm so glad you're here!
Credentials
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics - James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
- Dietetic Internship - Geisinger Medical Center - Danville, PA
- Registered Dietitian since 2003
- Board-Certified Nutrition Support Clinician since 2004
- Co-Chair of the Poster Session for the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Annual Conference
- Mom of three active kids, now ages 11, 17, and 19!
My work has been featured in publications including Parents, Real Simple, EatingWell, FOX News, Parade, Livestrong, The Beet, Women's World, and more.
Let's Connect
You can usually find me creating recipes, photographing food, packing snacks, stopping for matcha (or cold brew, ha!), working out, or sharing nutrition tips over on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Thanks so much for being here and allowing me to be part of your family's journey!
You can always reach me at kristi@carrotsandookies.com!