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a resource for foodies and wellness seekers

Our good friends live on a couple acre property here in Petaluma. They have chickens, pigmy goats and miniature ponies. They plant a huge garden every spring and every fall their persimmon trees explode. We’re so lucky we get to enjoy the bounty from their property! I love persimmon flavor, and I’m always looking for […]

Persimmon Butter

November 23, 2020

This apple and pear galette is the fruit of your suggestions from my newsletter last month, and I’m super happy with how it turned out! It has nearly half the sugar and calories than a regular slice of pie, but just as much flavor. I tested this recipe many times, more than I test most […]

Apple & Pear Galette

December 17, 2019

Cooked apple and pear galette on a cooling rack

This is a great recipe that I make for a my family and clients every week.Start with old fashioned rolled oats (I always use Bob’s Red Mill because I love their products and really respect their founder and CEO Bob Moore. I listened to a episode of How I Built This on NPR featuring Bob […]

Coconut Maple Granola

March 14, 2019

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

The last two months have been a blurry adventure! On March 21st our daughter Mila, came into the world. Words cannot express the joy and awe we’ve felt in her presence these last 60 days. I felt the deepest love and infatuation imaginable and the most frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed in the same day. It’s […]

Acai Berry Bowl or Smoothie

May 21, 2017

Close up of an assembled acai smoothie bowl in a white bowl on a marble counter with a loaf pan of acai puree on the side and an ice cream scoop in the dish

A few years ago a friend of mine requested I make no-bake cookies for her bridal shower. At that point I’d never heard of “no-bakes” and had to do a little research to make sure I make the right thing. There’s a handful of different techniques for making them, some more traditional recipes call for […]

Peanut Butter Cocoa No-Bake Cookies

March 2, 2017

A close up shot of a batch of chocolate oatmeal cookies on a baking sheet

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