I grew up in New Mexico, in a culture steeped in culinary tradition, and that upbringing shaped how I think about food long before I ever put on an apron professionally. I went to culinary school at 19 and worked my way through several kitchens, learning the trade from the ground up. Eventually I stepped away from the profession and spent the next fifteen years working in education.
When the pandemic began, I found my way back to cooking. I started offering private and personal chef services to families here in Boulder, and the work has grown steadily ever since. Right now I cook for two wonderful families: one relies on me for weekly meal prep, and the other hosts dinner parties one to two times a week for eight to ten guests.
Whether I'm prepping a week of family meals or plating a multi-course dinner party, my goal is the same: bring people together around delicious food.
Alongside my private client work, I run a seasonal supper club in Denver with my business partner and fellow chef, Daianna Soto Saldana. Between the supper club and my private clients, I get to cook across a wide range of styles and occasions, from quiet weeknight dinners to full tasting menus for a table full of guests.
