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a resource for foodies and wellness seekers

I’m not a morning person. Since having a day job and a baby I’ve gotten better at waking up, but mornings are still challenging for me and I’m always trying to make them easier. Days when I go into the office are the hardest. I’m up around 5am, have an hour commute and don’t eat […]

Mini Frittatas

June 6, 2018

Mini broccoli cheese frittatas on a cooling rack

There’s something so satisfying about a good burger. Packed with protein and literally dripping with flavor, a juicy burger is one of my favorite things. I definitely love a traditional beef burger, especially at a summer BBQ, as long as its made with grass fed, free range beef. But for a regular weeknight dinner I prefer […]

Turkey Burgers with Herbed Feta

June 4, 2018

Turkey burger with herbed feta, spinach, tomato and hummus

This is one of my go-to weeknight dinners that can be thrown together in no time, especially if you prep a bit beforehand. I’m a huge fan of meal prepping. After a long day of work and baby chasing I don’t usually have the mind power or energy to think up an interesting meal so doing […]

Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl with Spring Vegetables

May 17, 2018

Sesame chicken rice bowl with grape tomatoes, asparagus, edamame, radishes and arugula on a towel with chopsticks

I’ve always wanted a lemon tree. Partly I suppose that my midwest/northwest-raised self has always wanted to be a California girl, but mostly just because I’m obsessed with lemons! When we started house hunting last year, we made a list of things we wanted in a house, mostly deal-breakers like a garage, a spare bedroom, […]

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

January 30, 2018

It’s finally soup weather in California, woohoo! As soon as the temperature takes a dip you’ll surely find me in the kitchen over a dutch oven stirring away. Soup is the perfect food. It’s light yet comforting, filling and packed with vegetables and nutrients. Between work and our curious, newly-crawling, 8 month old we are […]

Vegetable Farro Soup with Mixed Herb Pesto

December 6, 2017

A bowl of vegetable soup with fresh pesto on a table with a bowl of pesto sauce in a small bowl on the side

I can’t count the number of times I’ve made Frittata. It’s one of my favorite meals to make for breakfast since you can use virtually any vegetable you want and it always turns out delicious. Its great for those weekend mornings where you want something quick and simple but a bit more special than a […]

Squash and Scallion Frittata

September 23, 2017

Frittata on w blue plate with a silver serving spatula and basil garnish

My journey with food and wellness began at my Grandma Eunie’s table, where she inspired my love for cooking with her famous pastries and hearty Midwest meals. Working in restaurants from Seattle to San Francisco, I learned cooking techniques and wine pairings that deepened my culinary passion. This love for sharing food eventually led to the creation of my original blog, Cooking Loves Company as a space for health inspiration and nutritious recipes. My aim is to empower others to find joy in preparing wholesome meals and to make cooking an enjoyable and nourishing part of life.

In 2009, I began my career as an Esthetician in San Francisco, quickly finding my passion in clinical skincare. I spent seven years working alongside Dr. Kathleen Welsh in a top Bay Area dermatology practice, refining my expertise in results-driven skincare techniques like chemical peels, micro-needling, and dermaplaning. Today, I offer holistic skincare treatments that blend relaxation with visible, lasting results, drawing from both my Health Education background and personal wellness journey. Now back in Kirkland, I enjoy cooking for my family, spending time outdoors, and creating new recipes to share with you. Join me on this journey towards radiant health—both in the kitchen and beyond!

"a resource for foodies and wellness seekers