Welcome to my blog! I'm a Chef, a Wife, a Mommy, DIY Enthusiast, Passionate Party Thrower, Avid Shopaholic, Inspiration Seeker, wannabe World Traveler, constant Self-Improver, never slows down Obsessive Over Achiever. Join me on my culinary adventures as I share a variety of yummy foods that fill my family's belly & satisfy the soul. After moving from a fast-paced life and running a catering company in LA, my family moved south to a small suburban town in So Cal called Encinitas. I put my catering coat away for a bit and am focusing on raising my 2 girls. (Not to say the chef's coat is staying in the closet for very long...) But life's just too short to be eating bad food. And chef coat or not, I'll never stop cooking great meals. Don't miss out on a single yummy recipe and follow me on my journey of being the Gastronomic Mommy!