About Me

Hi, I’m Emily Truett, If you ever find yourself wandering into my kitchen in West Lafayette, Indiana, chances are you’ll be greeted by the smell of something rising, roasting, or gently simmering away. I like to think of my kitchen as a crossroads, a place where old traditions meet new ideas and where curiosity is always welcome.
I wasn’t raised by professional chefs or surrounded by gourmet ingredients. My early food memories are humble but vivid: warm cornbread straight from the oven, my mom’s chicken soup with just the right amount of thyme, and holiday rolls that never quite made it to the table before someone snuck one. Cooking, for me, started as an act of love, then slowly became a creative obsession.

I created Tasty Trails as a space to share that love with recipes that feel as nourishing to make as they do to eat. What sets my kitchen apart is a quiet but deep affection for natural fermentation, especially wild yeast. There’s something incredibly grounding about cultivating a sourdough starter, watching it grow, and coaxing life into a simple mix of flour and water until it becomes something beautiful. But fermentation isn’t the only thing I care about. You’ll also find weeknight pastas, cozy soups, herby flatbreads, and spontaneous flavor experiments inspired by everything from farmers’ markets to late-night cravings.