About me
I have had a very interesting professional career which has included working as a registered dietitian in many different disciplines. My most memorable job was working as a foodservice manager and nutritionist for the 1996 olympic games, and working with various chefs from around the world. My love of cooking started as a child watching and helping my mom prepare meals for our family of 9 children. I grew up in Meridian, Mississippi where I played varsity basketball and ran track. After meeting my husband in college, I traveled the country and the world as Air Force wife for 26 years, 2 months and 9 days. We decided to retire in Mongtomery County Texas because of fishing and golf. 

Education

Master's Degree – MBA (Masters of Business Administration)

Bachelor's Degree – Dietetics (Food & Nutrition)

Certification - Diplome de Elite – Culinary Arts (Cuisine and Baking & Pastry)

Hobbies
Aside from loving to cook, I am a huge fitness fan.  As a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, I love teaching fitness classes and helping others get and stay fit.

Sports
Aside from playing basketball and running track, I have also played softball competitevely for many years.  I am a New Orleans Saints season ticket holder that prefer to watch the games from home

Family
I am a parent to two adult children and grandparent to a set of twins.

Favorite Places to Visit
Nantucket, Colorado, Berlin, Paris, and Rome  

Places I would like to visit
Africa, Peru, Croatia 

Most memorable meals
Italy - Ostrich

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - Wild game platter (duck, mutton, deer, pork knuckle

Nice, France - Octopus, squid

Alicante, Spain - Seafood Paella

Venice, Italy - Classic White Lasagne and grilled polenta

Favorite Restaurants
The Mansion Restaurant (Nottoway Plantation)