Nate Harper
Bend, Oregon
Cascade Culinary Institute – Central Oregon Community College
Certificate in Culinary Arts
Focus: Farm-to-table cuisine, sustainable cooking practices, and seasonal recipe creation.
Nate studied under experienced chefs who emphasized local sourcing, minimal waste, and building recipes from fresh, simple ingredients.
Single-Recipe Development, Farm-to-Table Cooking, Seasonal Menu Planning, Culinary Storytelling, Home Kitchen Innovation
Nate Harper is the founder and creative force behind Make, Take, Bake. Raised in the wild beauty of Oregon’s high desert, Nate grew up surrounded by family gardens, farmers’ markets, and home kitchens that celebrated the seasons.
His early love for simple, honest food evolved into a professional passion when he attended Cascade Culinary Institute, where he sharpened his skills in creating recipes that are sustainable, satisfying, and made for everyday life.
Nate’s goal is to make cooking feel accessible, free of fuss, and full of flavor. He believes a single, thoughtfully built dish can stand alone, and sometimes even steal the show.
Nate’s Accomplishments
- Founded mettabk.com to share single-serving recipes focused on real life cooking.
- Created a series of seasonal recipe guides highlighting local ingredients.
- Developed “One-Pan Wonders,” a popular collection of easy, flavorful recipes for busy cooks.
- Collaborated with local farms to host farm-to-table pop-up dinners in Oregon.
Behind The Scene
Outside the kitchen, Nate enjoys foraging for wild edibles, crafting wood-fired pizzas in his handmade outdoor oven, hiking Oregon’s trails, and reading about regional food histories.
Nate’s Favorite
- Finally perfecting a rustic apple galette inspired by his grandmother’s original recipe.
- Hosting a backyard “make, take, and bake” night for neighbors, with everyone bringing a homemade single dish.
- Turning a batch of foraged wild mushrooms into an unforgettable one-skillet dinner.
Nate’s Advice
“One good recipe can do more than fill your plate—it can fill your day with a little more joy. At Make, Take, Bake, I want to share the kind of food that feels easy, exciting, and made just for you.”
