About

Hello!! Welcome to Food with Feeling! 🥰

I’m Brita! I’m the writer, photographer, videography, cookbook author, and chef around these parts. I started my blog in 2013 thinking that it would be a lifestyle blog (whatever that really means). As it turns out, taking pictures of food was what I seemed to like the most so I went with it. I’ve enjoyed testing and creating new recipes and sharing them with you! If you have a suggestion for a new recipe, please let me know!

I have one simple goal: to help you cook more wholesome, simple and DELICIOUS meat free recipes whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or a carnivore looking to incorporate more veggie forward recipes into your life!

Originally from Nashville, TN, I now live in Portland, OR and have a passion for everything in the Pacific Northwest! It’s such a beautiful part of the country and I’ve loved exploring everything that the PNW has to offer!

Other random notes worth mentioning:  I’m on a mission to bake the perfect vegan cookies. I hate push-ups. I love listening to songs on repeat (it drove my mother crazy growing up). I’m 1/2 Italian and therefore love all things carbs, especially pasta and bread. AND I have an unnatural affinity to Bailey’s Irish Cream :)

What can you expect from this blog??

Food with Feeling is all about creating simple, delicious, and approachable meat-free recipes that anyone can enjoy. I have a special love for all things tofu—it’s so versatile, and I’m constantly experimenting with new ways to make it the star of a dish!

While I’m not vegan, many of my recipes are vegan or easily made vegan with a few small adjustments. My focus is on helping you create veggie-forward, wholesome meals that are full of flavor but don’t require hours in the kitchen. And while I love cooking with lots of fresh veggies, you’ll also find a healthy sprinkle of indulgent recipes here because balance is everything, right?

Beyond recipes, I enjoy sharing little snippets of my personal life, especially over on Instagram and Tiktok—whether it’s my personal stories about once being in the convent, my latest Pacific Northwest adventures, or my endless quest for the perfect baked tofu. You’ll always get a mix of practicality, personality, and passion here.

So, whether you’re a longtime vegetarian, dabbling in meatless meals, or just looking for some veggie inspiration, I hope this blog becomes your go-to for recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

The Food with Feeling Cookbook

Banner with a hand holding the "food with feeling cookbook" with a link to buy the book

In late 2024, I published my FIRST COOKBOOK! It’s a collection of over 70+ of my best vegetarian recipes that are loved by many! i’m so proud of how this book turned out and I can’t wait for you to get it :)

You can grab a copy of my new cookbook HERE!

Where the Name “Food with Feeling” Came From

When I was brainstorming a name for my blog, I knew I wanted something that made it clear this space is all about food. But I also wanted a name that felt personal and captured the passion I bring to every recipe.

Growing up, my dad was one of the most passionate people I’ve ever known. He would often say, “Do it with feeling!”—whether it was a chore, a project, or something creative, he believed in putting your heart into everything you do. That phrase stuck with me, and when it came time to name my blog, I knew I wanted it to reflect that same sense of passion and purpose.

Food isn’t just about nourishment—it’s about connection, culture, and how we come together as humans. My hope is that when you make my recipes and share them with your loved ones, they spark joy, comfort, and those feel-good moments that remind us how meaningful food can be. That’s what “Food with Feeling” is all about: creating dishes that bring people together and make life a little more delicious.

Something you should know about me is that I truly enjoy connecting with my readers. I see this blog as a space to inspire and encourage others who are striving to find their own sense of balance in life.

Notable Mentions

Education and Professional Career

  • 2008-2010: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University– Murfreesboro, TN
  • 2012-2015: Masters of Public Administration from Tennessee State University– Nashville, TN
  • 2016 – 2022: Marketing and communications industry, with a focus on social media strategy specializing on food videography.
  • 2018 – present: full time blogging at foodwithfeeling.com

Questions? Contact me!!

Brita’s Favorite Recipes