Meet Erin

Title: CEO, Recipe Developer, Photographer & Videographer

Location: Portland, Oregon

Education: University of Oregon (Go Ducks!)

Expertise: 30-Minute Meals, Pasta Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Food Photography, Video Content Production

About: I’m Erin – a self-taught cook with a thing for wine.  I occasionally like to delve into the more complicated recipes, like homemade gnocchi, stuffed pork tenderloin, and cornish game hens. But for the most part, I like to keep my recipes quick and easy. That means that most of the recipes you’ll find on my site will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes.

I do get to share dinners most nights with my husband Rick who is such a good sport and happy to try anything that I feel like whipping up. Although, I have to say that documenting everything I cook tends to put the food on the table at a lukewarm temperature at best. You really get used to eating cold food as a food blogger.

When It All Began

Founded in October, 2014, Platings and Pairings grew out of my love for all things yummy – especially food and wine. I love to cook and I love to go wine tasting. This blog merges both of those favorites into one. Living in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, I’ve got access to amazing wines and I love to showcase those on my blog. However, I also love wines from all over the world and from all price points. Food favorites are all over the charts as well – From my Nana’s homemade Sunday Gravy to Korean Kimchi Tacos, I’ll feature foods that run the gamut, as long as the recipes are tried and tested by me and proven to be delicious! – Erin.

Please contact me if you’d like to learn more about sponsored posts or additional opportunities. Current media kit available upon request. My portfolio is available here. I look forward to working with you!

As Seen On

Platings + Pairings Featured Work

• Forbes – The 43 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2020 (Eugene, OR)
• The Kitchn – This Creamy Mushroom Soup Is Deeply Satisfying (Hungarian Mushroom Soup)
• The Kitchn – This Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup Will Surprise You (Quinoa Soup)
• BuzzFeed Food – 23 Frozen Yogurt Recipes That Will Make You Break Up With Ice Cream (Salted Caramel Yogurt Popsicles)
• BuzzFeed Food – 29 Soups So Good They’ll Make You Want to Stay in and Cook (Lasagna Soup)
• BuzzFeed Food – 23 Incredible Salads You’ll Actually Want to Eat (Daikon Radish Salad)
• Feed Feed – Spring and Summer Cocktails (Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita)
• Brit + Co – 15 Winning Wedding Pies (Salted Caramel Apple Tartlets)
• BuzzFeed Food – 39 Things Everyone Who Loves Mustard Needs to Eat (Lamb Chops with Mint Mustard Sauce)
• BuzzFeed Food – 19 Burgers You Really Need to Make this Summer (Umami Burger)
• Everyday Health – 4 Junk Food Makeovers to Satisfy Every Craving (Cheesy Kale Chips)
• Cut Out + Keep  – Featured as a Cooking Superstar
• BuzzFeed Food – 19 Slaw Recipes to Make Before Summer is Over (Hawaiian Slaw)