Hello World!

Two of my favorite things; laughing and drinking great wine with friends!

I’ve been wanting to create this space for several years. My decades in the restaurant business has taught me a lot about food & people; two things we are surrounded by constantly. I’ve had some WILD experiences in my life and I hope to share those stories with you. Much of what you’ll see will be food focused or about my kids. But, let’s be real you’ll see my talking about my bike that goes nowhere because my Peloton has been a total lifesaver for me.

I’m here to talk about real life and what it means to be a full-time working mother of two, sort of, older kids (9&12). It’s hard to raise kind, aware humans, work, be a partner to my husband, and have some time for myself. Life is nonstop. There are SO MANY spaces for first time parents, babies etc and man I wish those were around when my kids were babies. But, there doesn’t seem to be space for parents with kids my age. 

I do a TON of cooking because food is part of my soul. I will share a lot of that here especially because mealtimes are a production in my house. My 9 year old daughter has Celiac Disease, barely eats meat, and would eat candy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if she could. My 12 year old son goes in phases and will love something and then one day decide he doesn’t. 

I’m excited to be here and talking about real life with no filters.