The Road So Far…

Over the past decade I have harvested Yamada‑Nishiki sake rice in Hyōgo, Japan, hauled lobster traps through the fog of New Brunswick, spearfished invasive lionfish in Barbados, and trekked coffee‑covered hillsides in Colombia.

Each trip turned my suitcase into a pantry. Airports became grocery runs, and whenever I landed home I unpacked those discoveries onto a long table, feeding friends and family while recounting every story behind each jar, sauce, and spice.

Each journey taught me how a food system actually works on the ground: ingredients, producers, seasonality, and the human relationships that hold it all together.

House of Creature was created to hold all of that work under one roof.

Through documentary films and field-based storytelling, I continue sharing the stories of farmers, artisans, and fragile food ecosystems. Through women’s culinary retreats and immersive gatherings, I bring people into landscapes where we cook, learn, and reconnect through shared meals. Across projects, the focus is the same: translating how food systems function into experiences people can feel, navigate, and remember.

Every project supports small producers who care deeply for their communities and the land — with the goal of strengthening regional food culture and nudging food systems in a better direction.

What’s next (and how you fit in)

House of Creature is an evolving practice. I continue to work in the field — filming, cooking, gathering, and collaborating with partners who believe food is both culture and infrastructure. Whether you join a retreat, attend a gathering, or follow along through storytelling, you’re part of a larger conversation about place, connection, and the power of shared meals.

 
Much love & happy feasting,
Kelly