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Classic Chicken Salad with celery, green onions and grapes. Light-on-the-mayo- and packed tarragon, garlic and lemon. Do I have your attention? Great, here’s a new recipe for you! I made this for for Mila’s first birthday last year and am just getting around to posting it (insert wide-eyed emoji here). I made mini sandwiches on […]

Tarragon Chicken Salad

July 24, 2019

Nothing represents summer quite like fresh, ripe watermelon. This classic recipe is one you’ll go back to all summer long. The juicy watermelon, the salty feta, the sweet basil and mint with crunchy, spicy jalapeno create the perfect bite. This recipe couldn’t be simpler with only 5 ingredients and zero actual cooking which is ideal […]

Watermelon and Feta Salad with Basil and Mint

July 4, 2019

Citrus fruits have so many uses for cooking beyond simply peeling and eating. They are by far the most utilized fruit group in my kitchen. I use lemon, lime and orange in some form or another almost everyday. From dressings, marinades and sauces, to zest when I want intense citrus flavor, or a squeeze here […]

Citrus and Avocado Salad with Fennel

February 3, 2019

Citrus and avocado salad with a bowl of dressing on the side

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

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

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!

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