For as long as I can remember, I have loved all things food. I have strong memories in my youth of always wanting to be included in the kitchen; whether it was mixing meatloaf by hand with my Aunt Bonnie, or partaking in our yearly tradition of making Christmas cookies with my mom, I recognized that the kitchen was my special place.

I spent the majority of my early adulthood traveling all over the world, tasting each country I came across and living my best Anthony Bourdain life. I found deep pleasure in learning about a culture through their food and have since used that inspiration in my own cooking today. My years spent traveling, and having been to over 20 countries, molded me as a chef; it expanded my knowledge of food, changed the way I paired flavors, and instilled a sense of curiosity about tasting and trying new ingredients.

In my free time, I love to: travel and taste new places, host dinner parties for friends, enjoy a quiet night in with my husband, Andrew, and our cat, Flume, binge-watch Ina Garten or The Great British Bake Off, and go for long, leisurely runs outside.