Welcome to The Lake Kitchen! Here you will find delicious recipes, cooking tips, how to videos, entertaining ideas, travel and fun, informative and inspirational blog posts to share my love of food and passion for helping others in the kitchen.
I have a passion for creating and sharing delicious meals with a healthy twist that bring people together. Whether you’re cooking for one, for a family, or for a group of family and friends, you’ll find recipes and tips that will inspire you and help make cooking more enjoyable.
I am a full-time Mom of 4 kiddos so making easy meals that can be prepared ahead of time (e.g. while the kids are napping) is the name of my game. I love to get them in the kitchen with me so I create a lot of kid friendly recipes. I believe cooking with your kids is a great way for them to learn where their food comes from and get them excited about healthy eating. It can get messy but that is sometimes half the fun.
In early 2010, before kids, I spent a couple of years doing regular cooking segments on Fox Q13 Morning News here in the Seattle area which I really enjoyed.
In 2014, I cast on the first show of the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games – yes that’s me and the one and only Guy Fieri in the photo above. If you’re interested in checking it out my episode it’s called Cart Your Engines. And in case you’re wondering, I ended up winning that competition and have kept in touch with my fellow contestants who are friends today.
These days reaching those in my community and taking care of my growing family takes most of my time. But I believe life has seasons and when this season is over I hope to be back on camera sharing my love of food.
I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love for who I love and live by the below Bible verse.
“If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
Luke 3:11
