I’m a born and raised California girl from San Ramon. Been married for 22 years to my high school sweetheart, and we have a wonderful 19 yr. old son. Now that our son is in college, we are learning to be empty nesters (I hate that term) and what cooking for 2 looks like. I still love cooking and trying new recipes but it’s not the same for just the 2 of us so it’s been a bit more of a struggle.

To fill all the free time we now have, I’ve started swimming with a USA master’s team and my Husband his playing more shows with his band (The Hurricane Band). We are Huge Warriors fans as my family has had season tickets for 40+ years so I grew up at Roaracle!! Now we try to get to as many games as we can out at Chase Center which is beautiful but will never be the same. We love a good brewery or restaurant and are always down for a great concert, theater, or movie, but also love to chill at home with Netflix and our Doggos Skittles (12 yr. old toy Ausie) & Jersey (2 yr. old Basset Hound).

Cooking has always been my way of relaxing and I LOVE coming up with new recipes.  Trying out my food and recipes with my family and friends is always a joy.

When I’m not cooking, I’m an active swimmer and gym rat, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, following my favorite TV shows or when it’s nice you will find me at the pool relaxing with a good book and maybe an adult beverage or 2. My favorite place is the sun either on our ski boat or at the beach, but now that our son is at CSU, I’m learning to enjoy the snow and mountains as well.