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a resource for foodies and wellness seekers

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

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

My husband Jesse comes from a large Italian family. He was raised on homemade pasta, lots and lots of cheese and of course every meal was accompanied by enough bread to feed a small country. Jesse is a major bread lover. Theres a photo of him as a toddler that I adore, where he’s fallen […]

Chicken and Israeli Couscous Salad with Dill

January 29, 2017

I found inspiration for this recipe while reading through some of the notes I made from our summer trip to NYC and Europe. I remembered a lovely appetizer I had at the Bowery Meat Company in New York with thinly sliced zucchini, feta and pistachios. My salad version of the dish is incredibly simple, light […]

Feta & Squash Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

January 15, 2017

Yellow and green squashes thinly sliced with pine nuts, herbs and feta in a white bowl

So much has happened since I last posted. The summer flashed before my eyes, my husband and I found out that we’re pregnant! We took a two week trip to Europe, although it was without wine and mostly struggling through nausea and jet lag, we still had the time of our lives! I took a […]

Italian Wedding Soup with White Beans and Spinach

November 13, 2016

Soup with white beans and spinach and carrots in a white bowl on a marble counter top

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