“Before one knows how to cook, 

one must first know how to eat.”

 Ted W. DeHass

 It is my goal to share my passion for food and inspire others to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.  For generations wholesome, traditional cooking has been a way of life for my family.  Some of my fondest memories have been made gathering around the dinner table with loved ones, frying bacon and eggs for farm breakfasts and working alongside the cooks I look up to.  The importance of quality ingredients, patience and a love for hospitality were instilled in me early on.

I am excited to share with everyone recipes and techniques that I have been taught as well as some that I have discovered along the way.  My approach to cooking is simple- innovation inspired by traditional methods.  With an open mind I explore flavors, processes and unique concepts.  I am intrigued by the art of bringing out foods natural qualities through caramelizing, roasting and slowly reducing.

You don’t have to be a chef or gourmet cook to enjoy the benefits of healthy, flavorful eating.  Let’s explore ideas together…