About

Hi there! I’m Emily Carter, the home cook and food enthusiast behind Daily Dish Magic. Welcome to my little corner of the culinary world!

I started this blog in 2019 after friends kept asking for my recipes at every potluck and family gathering. What began as a simple hobby has blossomed into a passion project that brings me joy every day.

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I grew up in a household where the kitchen was the heart of our home. My grandmother taught me how to make her famous apple pie when I was just seven years old, and I’ve been experimenting with flavors ever since.

By day, I work as an elementary school teacher, but evenings and weekends find me in my modest kitchen, testing recipes and photographing the results (sometimes to my husband Mark’s mild frustration when dinner gets cold during photo sessions!).

My cooking philosophy is simple: delicious doesn’t have to mean complicated. I believe in accessible ingredients, straightforward techniques, and meals that bring people together.

When I’m not cooking, you can find me tending to my small vegetable garden, hiking the beautiful Pacific Northwest trails, or hunting for treasures at local farmers’ markets.

Thank you for stopping by Daily Dish Magic. I hope these recipes inspire your own kitchen adventures!