I was born in San Diego, California. I like saying I’m from a “perfect family” because us kids were born in a perfect pattern: girl, boy, girl, boy, girl, boy, girl. When I was 8, my family and I moved to the small town my parents were from in northern California. There we had a little bit of land, and I spent a lot of my time outside.

As a young adult I left home and went to college. During college I met Sam. A favorite thing I like to share about Sam and I is that we’re both the fifth child in our families. He and I got married in 2013 and we now have 3 super great kids. Currently we live in the Pacific Northwest.

Some of my favorites…

One of my favorite things is cooking nourishing meals. To me, a nourishing meal not only provides the physical nutrients needed for life, but it’s also fun, colorful, and satisfying. On Another Favorite, I’ll share my favorite recipes for nourishing meals that are simple to make and delicious to eat.

Baking with wholesome ingredients is another favorite of mine. Growing up, I often was woken up by the sound of my mom milling whole wheat flour (her grain mill was seriously so loud). Eating food made with whole wheat as a kid definitely influenced my palate and I am now a 100% whole grain type of person. Here, you’ll find my favorite recipes for wholesome bakes that you’re gonna love.

Another favorite of mine is learning about all things kitchen. I read about kitchen stuff. I watch cooking and kitchen gear videos. I experiment in my own kitchen trying to figure out the best way to do this and that. A decade or so of doing this, and I’ve got a few favorite tips, tricks, and DIYs up my sleeve that I can’t wait to share with you here on Another Favorite.