Chef Tristina Smith

(He/She/They)

I am a ginger-haired cupcake connoisseur who has been involved in the culinary arts for 14 years. Originally from Boise, Idaho, I moved to the Seattle area in early 2017 because I greatly prefer the rain and gloom in Seattle to the arid desert of southern Idaho. In my free time, I cook and bake for my loving wife (who is always a happy and willing guinea pig for new recipes), write short stories, and spend time with my two kitties in our home in Seattle.

I got into cooking quite on accident, but it turned into a passion I never knew I had. My culinary journey began in healthcare which exposed me to the dietetic side of cuisines. I am very grateful for this experience because it has given me the knowledge to cook for any diet type, any allergy, and any preference. My skill set allows me to work closely with clients and their diets to provide the nutrition they desire in the form of tasty, colorful meals.

My most recent chef role was in the Greek system at the University of Washington. Because of this, I am fluent in Tik-Tok recipes, can make a celiac-friendly snickerdoodle you’d swear was glutinous, and mac n cheese with the creamiest, cheesiest, vegan-ist cashew cream sauce. My experience in this world really allowed me to explore and expand my abilities, and further solidified my passion for food.

I love cooking cuisines from around the world, putting together beautiful buffet spreads for big parties, and personalizing every dish while filling them with color and flavor. I look forward to meeting with you and finding out what and how you like to eat, because food is amazing! 

As I have grown with Honest to Goodness, I’m excited to expand my responsibilities as the Supper Superstar in our commercial kitchen for our Eats Amore™ delivery service!

Fun Fact about Tristina Smith

I have synesthesia. I can see sounds.

Cooking is a philosophy; it's not a recipe.

Meal Prep
Chef Tristina Dinner Party
Frosted Black Bean Brownies
S.G., Ravenna
S.G., Ravenna
"Chef Tristina is terrific! We look forward to the next service. The food was delicious, nutritious, and met all of our dietary requirements."
Sheri C., Kent
Sheri C., Kent
"Honest to Goodness was a terrific experience from our first inquiry to the day after the event! Everyone was SO impressed with how beautiful everything looked and the attention to detail that Chef Tristina had - including a nice menu she created as a keepsake for each guest. The table setting and the plating were fabulous, and the courses were delicious. What a fun experience - I definitely recommend Honest to Goodness and Chef Tristina!"
S.S., Kirkland
S.S., Kirkland
"Tristina is incredible. We didn’t have power on Wednesday and she was able to be super flexible and come yesterday instead. We’ve had several dinners that have been universal hits, including the salmon we ate last night. She seemed to really get right away what we were looking for, and the menu suggestions are always spot on."
A.A., Seattle
A.A., Seattle
"We had THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME!!!!!!!!!! Tristina and Rachel were absolutely amazing on every level! The food was totally incredible, some quotes from the party were: 'I can’t believe you tricked me into eating cauliflower and veggies?! It was the most delicious thing I’ve had in a long time!' 'I love everything so much, I can’t pick a favorite dish.' ”
M.E., Sammamish
M.E., Sammamish
"Compliments to Chef Tristina! She did a great job for the luncheon and my guests and family thoroughly enjoyed the full menu. I love that Tristina was on time, and although polite, was completely focused on execution. I look forward to booking Tristina again in the future."
N.G., Bellevue
N.G., Bellevue
"It was nice to see Tristina and Rachel at my workplace yesterday. I know presenting in a corporate office is not their natural habitat. However, Tristina and Rachel were authentic, engaging and their food was delicious. Everyone seemed particularly excited about the souvenir granola and take-home dressing in addition to the recipes. Hopefully, the event inspired several people to incorporate healthier recipes into their meal planning."
Adriane F., Seattle
Adriane F., Seattle
"We used Honest to Goodness as a resident event activity and it was great! Chef Tristina focused on the Instant Pot, as we requested, she had recipes, prepped the ingredients, and was amazing. 10/10 recommend. We will definitely be regulars!"
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Holiday Food Deliveries Available to Order!

Get a head start on planning for your holiday dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s.

Skip the kitchen stress this year and leave the cooking to us!

Our chef team from Eats Amore has awesome-sauce appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts in store to grace your holiday tables and events. Portion sizes range to serve anywhere from 4-20 people per item. Our delivery range is 30 miles from Lynnwood, WA excluding zip codes requiring a ferry.

We also have virtual gift cards available to purchase throughout the year for any gift-giving occasions.