I have been a chef for the past 20 years having worked as a caterer, teacher, private chef and restauranteur. I have always been focused on natural, organic and chemical free living and eating while still trying to maintain a budget-friendly home. I have been called a Renaissance Woman, Mother Earth, Food Police, and Health Fanatic; all of which I wear proudly!

Having said all this, last August I found out I had stage 3 rectal cancer. In a nutshell I underwent chemo and radiation, followed by horribly invasive surgery and fast forward to today, I am cancer free! God graced me with wonderful doctors and with having the constitution of an old mule! I did not want to be a statistic and with the pending birth of my second beautiful granddaughter; not fighting was never an option. From the very beginning of treatment my doctors said I was in a favorable place because of good eating and living habits. Trust me when I say I am no saint. I love my smoked ribs, really good margaritas, and ooey-gooey chocolate anything just like anyone else. And that is where this blog begins.

I will be sharing my tips, recipes and knowledge gleaned during my journey through life so far. Feedback is welcome from anyone willing to share.

So I leave my first Post by saying enjoy your life, take nothing for granted and give thanks for what you have.

Enjoy!
Paula