"who feels it, knows it."
​-Bob Marley

    The photos below offer insight into the way I personally love to eat and qualities of life that inspire my heart. Included are dishes I have made, along with surrounding beauty that has encouraged the deepening of my relationships through which I enjoy and nourish my life. Simple meals of the ripest cherries in June (I look forward to this every year), to an elegant dessert we made at a ladies night cooking class; Cardamom Cacao Custard with Maple Rose Strawberries, Hazelnuts, Coconut, and Black Salt (raw, vegan). Cannellini beans are nestled next to backyard arugula and drizzled with cold pressed olive oil, Meyer lemon, local raw honey and smoked paprika. So simple! The honey and smoked paprika bring this humble dish of beans and greens to the next level. A Rosemary Fig Relish and Chevré Monte Cristo on Marbled Rye for a beloved's birthday brunch. Flowers everywhere, with clean and vibrant ingredients. You can almost hear the bumble bees buzzing along the Scarlett Runner Beans here, can't you?
    From magical potions to tiny, wise seeds, the incredible medicine and creative yet simple combinations are the intention behind each dish. Everything has a purpose. Texture, acidity, temperature, colors, and nutritional balance are just a few of the qualities I hold space for when creating. I carefully choose produce and ingredients that speak up, that sparkle, and feel full of life. I believe in the energetics within each element, within each step of the process, and I focus on creating a foundation for each to shine.