​It was early 2013 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer– at the age of 42. After recovering from a double mastectomy, I was determined to do everything in my power to stack the odds in my favor.

So I went back to school for an education in nutrition and wellness. While becoming certified in Plant-Based Nutrition at eCornell University, I committed to juicing, eliminating certain foods, and crafting meals with ingredients touted for their restorative and cancer-fighting properties. Goji berries, cacao, pitaya, cashews became staples in my kitchen.

Along the way, something happened. Somehow I lost 24 pounds without even trying. I ate more than ever before, loving what I was eating, and excess weight was melting away. At the same time, I had plenty of energy, I slept well, my bowel movements were regular, and my skin glowed. I felt like I had discovered the fountain of youth!

Everything began to matter to me. Food, friends, helping others, cooking, photography, technology, and health came together as if by Kismet and became the next stage of my life.

I studied Raw Food Nutrition with David Wolfe and the Matthew Kenny Academy, and became a Raw Food Certified Chef. I am educated as a Reiki Master and Holistic Wellness Counselor, and these diverse perspectives have given me an entirely new outlook on food. I am here to share all of this wisdom and love with you. It is truly my pleasure.

With care.