A Simple Kitchen

11/05/2025

This week in cooking class at we learned about Vietnam and we made Pho under the trees- my happy place. Having baby Willow along makes it even sweeter. 🌳

10/01/2025

Today I taught the kiddos to make dumplings, Josie was the head chef for her class, and baby Willow loved them! Such a blessing to cook in the woods with my loves!

09/24/2025

I am BACK in the “kitchen” teaching cooking classes outdoors at the incredible ! And now I have an extra helper in tow, 5-month old baby Willow. She is along for the ride as I teach kids about food from around the world and we make delicious dishes under the trees. I am so fortunate to get to share my passion for cooking with the next generation!

07/11/2025

I loved working with in a series of YouTube videos to showcase their awesome frozen fruits. This one features easy guacamole 🥑 - and has over 2K views! 🤩 Check out Dole’s YouTube channel for more.

06/03/2025

My latest cooking demo with Dole is now live on YouTube! This episode features delicious strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta.

It's time to learn about one of the most beloved fruits - strawberries. Sliced or diced, these naturally sweet berries are the perfect partner for balancing ...

05/28/2025

I loved working with Dole on a series of cooking demos featuring their delicious frozen fruit! Check out the series on YouTube- new videos posted every Monday! 

Tap into the vibrant world of dragon fruit with Dole! This bold, pink-hued fruit adds striking color and naturally sweet flavor to beverages, desserts, sauc...

11/05/2024

I am honored to be a contributing writer for Wild + Free, and am thrilled to see my latest article in their magazine! Teaching kids to cook and explore new flavors and cultures is my passion. For this article we journeyed to Japan and made sushi under the trees. My happy place indeed! For more inspiration check out my cookbook! (link in bio) .co

09/14/2024

I had such a blast judging the contest last night! What an honor to taste these amazing burgers and help choose the winner to compete in Napa for $25k! I think more food judging may be in my future- it’s a tough job but someone’s gotta do it! 🍔 💕 Sutter Home Wines