In my mid forties I felt like I was in the prime of my life. My youngest child was graduating high school, I was in the best shape of my life, I had a job I enjoyed and after the dissolution of a long term unhealthy marriage, I had found the love of my life. I couldn't have been happier.
Then I pursued a life long dream that I didn't think was possible. I enrolled in baking and pastry school. It was a blast, but when you have special allergy needs in a “not special allergy needs environment,” it takes a toll on your wellness. The staff was as accommodating as they could be, but when I graduated, I left feeling constantly fatigued, had an increase in migraines, gained weight and the surge in inflammation made my body constantly ache. It stole my zest for life.
Post graduation I took a job in the baking industry with a company that I had pursued for months. Less than a few hours into the job, I knew that wasn't the place for me. The owner was a tyrant and I knew something was missing. After a year of research and a downward spiral in health, I found the program I was looking for with the Nutritional Therapy Association.
They don't just teach you about the nutritional value of food but how food affects each organ and system in your body. I learned that the foods I had been consuming my whole life weren't making my body survive, yet alone thrive. Being among like minded seekers brought it all together and make me not feel alone anymore.
I also realized that you don't have to sacrifice flavor and satiety for nutrition. Every day I like to challenge myself to come up with more nutrient dense versions of your favorite foods. My two worlds came together beautifully and I love to share that passion with you!
I believe a whole foods lifestyle with proper sleep, movement and laughter can make or break someone’s health and/or recovery from illness. When we begin to feed our bodies the nutrients it requires, relief and recovery have a way of brightening our lives back into a new perspective. And that means more exploring, camping and time outdoors!
I choose to see the world through the filter of my faith and believe that God can, and does, use anyone to complete His divine plans.
When I’m not busy working on recipes or learning about anything nutrition related, I am on an outdoor adventure with my husband, hunting down the best coffee shop in town or out taking photos. We love to hike, kayak and chat around the campfire.
I have three adult children, two daughters and a son. My husband has two sons. We couldn't be more proud of our kids.
I was born and raised in Berks County Pennsylvania. Although I have wonderful memories of snow filled winters, shoe fly pie, red beet eggs, bear claws and historic festivals every year with my Grandmother, we have no intentions of making Pennsylvania our home. We love the pacific northwest, the mountains, the water and let's be honest, the coffee mecca isn't lost on us.
Currently we are parked in the North Seattle area. We own a 23’ travel trailer that we are currently renovating and having a blast! We love tiny home life and learning how to navigate all it has to offer.
Nurture on friends!
