About Kris
December 13, 2006
Hi, I’m Kris. Thanks for stopping by. This site may need some explanation.
Basically, it’s my sketchbook. I’m an interactive media/marketing strategist/designer/developer/producer/content provider and artist. I’m working on several projects, one of which is a cookbook where I intend to explore the nature of data and how it can change meaning when it changes connections. No, I don’t really know what this means… yet. But I’m thinking about these bits of data as I would ingredients in a recipe - take yeast for example - it changes depending on how its looked at. It can be used for it’s taste, nutrition, color, ability to puff up or even turn things alcoholic. I wonder how this can affect data organization and cognition.
Anyway, that’s just one of the things that’s going on in my head.
As this is my sketchbook, recipes may get done, but not be photographed. Or there may be photographs but the recipe isn’t quite right - with notes on what I think will make it right. It’s a work in progress, details of what will come later will come later.
For now, enjoy the food.
- Kris Hase
All photos, writing and recipes (unless otherwise stated and given that there’s no such thing as an original recipe) are made by me and are my sole property. You are welcome to share or adapt this work provided you credit me and link to this site. If you would like to use something for another purpose, just ask. Or if you would like to discuss hiring me to help you with your own projects write to she AT mrsmarv DOT com.
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March 23, 2007 at 9:34 pm
If the recipes taste anything as good as the photos look then you’re going to have an outstanding project. Good luck!
March 27, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Thank you! The support is very much appreciated.
April 15, 2007 at 1:05 am
great blog! i just stumbled on your site after seeing your layered colorful cookies linked on another site. the hot dish recipe looks very interesting.
May 28, 2007 at 11:38 pm
I absolutely love the design of your site! And of course, beautiful photos and recipes
July 10, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Thank you both very much!
July 31, 2007 at 2:33 pm
I received your site as a tip from your photographer friend at the Star Tribune. She did not leave her card while she was her shooting my boss…but please thank her! I love your recipes! We are always searching for new and great stuff to cook up for our customers and freely hand out the recipes..look forward to more in the future. Did you think about compiling a mailing list for when your cook book is done..I want to get in line for it.
November 11, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I found your site through taste spotting and I think it’s really cool that you are from Minnesota! I’m a Minnesotan residing in California and I have to say that compared with the Midwest, it’s much easier and more enjoyable to find and cook with fresh and interesting ingredients here.
January 4, 2008 at 6:48 am
Just found your site- think it’s wonderful!
February 6, 2008 at 11:15 pm
I am looking for Durian in Minnesota. Can you help me?
Dave
February 11, 2008 at 10:48 am
yamiam & anna: thank you!
Dave: Yeah, absolutely. Not sure if they have any fresh right now but you can almost always find frozen at Dragon Star Foods in St. Paul about 2 - 3 blocks north of University on Dale. If you’re coming in from Rochester be sure to grab lunch at the Caribbean place on University & Dale.
Good luck to you!
March 3, 2008 at 9:34 pm
came across your site after being sent to the minnesota cooks site and thinking how beautiful it was. This site/sketchbook is lovely, and the blog is fun to read. I’ll be back to peek again, thanks!
March 4, 2008 at 7:57 am
mary - thank you so much for the feedback!
March 14, 2008 at 3:31 am
Very interesting the topic, the idea of your cookbook! Good luck with it!
June 30, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I might have gained 20 pounds just looking through your blog. Please, do a diet book to go with the cookbook. Thanks. http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com.
July 1, 2008 at 7:25 am
campodifragole - thanks!
Daniel - My best diet tip is to not eat everything all at once. Then again, I’ve got a bit of chub to loose, so maybe I should do that.