About

Once upon a time, I was a chef. Tall hat, white coat, checked pants....the works. Technically I'm still a chef, but without the tall hat, demanding customers, and accoutrements of a fancy restaurant kitchen. That's all been replaced with apron strings, "mommy do's" and a hungry family. I still have a great kitchen, but I'm the prep cook, chef and dishwasher all wrapped into one. Fortunately, I love to cook so it's a pretty good gig.

I also love to share my recipes, many of which you’ll find here. It’s an evolving repertoire…one that reflects my life. These days, it’s a mix of family-friendly foods and elegant adult fare. As a mom, I need recipes the whole family will enjoy, but the chef in me needs to eat too! All my recipes are simple, even when they’re “gourmet” …I stay away from fancy sauces, long lists of ingredients or difficult techniques because I believe cooking at home should be relaxing and fun.

I hope you’ll visit often and be inspired to cook. Please feel free to email me your cooking questions or special requests. I love to share my passion for food, with or without the tall hat!