I’m a born and raised California girl from San Ramon. Learning to live a new life as a single empty nester. Life has a way of throwing you curve balls, but like I’ve always said everything happens for a reason and I’m slowly learning what that reason is.

To fill my free time and keep myself mentally sane, I swim with a USA master’s team SRVAM, and I’ve become a Ast Coach. I also do a SHINE Dance fitness class 3 days a week and am working toward being an instructor for that was well.  I’m a Huge Warriors fans as my family have had season tickets for 40+ years so I grew up at Roaracle!! Now I try to get to as many games as I can out at Chase Center which is beautiful but will never be the same. I love a good brewery especially one with live music, and also down to find the best hole in the wall taco joint. Outside of the water anyplace with Live music is my happy place, I try to attend one live show a month either at a small venue a festival or a huge concert. When I do find time to relax its usually at my home with my Doggos Skittles (almost 17 yr. old toy Ausie) & Jersey Girl (5 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. However, I don’t cook as much now since it’s just me at home, but I still enjoy it when I get the chance.

I’m learning the second half of like is better than the first, it’s not a decline it’s an upgrade and you have to do with it what will make you happy.  Think of it as living life like you did in your 20’s but now you have money!!

So, this blog that started out as a way to share family meals is going to get a revamp, and upgrade, a new life so to say. STAY TUNED