About the Chef

Enjoying fine dining, entertaining and travel have always been important parts of my life. With Nutmeg Kitchens Personal Cheffing, I have found the perfect way to share these passions with others by preparing fresh, flavorful food inspired by my personal experiences and professional training.

As an exchange student in France, I savored new and delicious food while learning about a culture so different from my California upbringing. Being a part of my host family's table showed me the special role dining plays in our lives: it sparks conversations and encourages debate; it allows us to share and to celebrate. I learned that food is the essence of what brings us together. A meal does not only satisfy the palate; it nourishes the soul as well!

After a career in travel management, I enrolled in the professional culinary program at Tante Marie's Cooking School in San Francisco where I learned to prepare so many of the classic dishes I remembered from my French summer. The course also highlighted the different ethnic cuisines and unique culinary styles of the Bay Area. This excellent education laid the foundation for my own self-discovery as a chef.

Traveling with my family throughout the United States and to such fascinating destinations as Fiji, Australia and Tanzania has added a new dimension to my appreciation of food, and life in general. These travels have been filled with unusual flavors, exotic preparations, remarkable venues and welcoming, hospitable people. It is both my travel and culinary experiences that I bring with me when I cook for you. I look forward to bringing a piece of the world and a lot of spice to your kitchen!