Recipes, health tips & my wellness journey from A (Mostly) Healthy Chef

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  • Special Request for a Celebration Offering Donation!

    Can you imagine your children leaving the house at 5 am in the dark every morning to walk two hours to school; literally over the river and through the woods – through the Filipino jungle of mountainous and rugged terrain, crossing a river with their pants pulled up to their…

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  • A Big Move on the Horizon!

    A Big Move on the Horizon!

    Gods peace makes even the biggest decisions and insurmountable challenges a reason for moving ahead with clarity and eager expectancy

  • A Seesaw State of Mind

    A Seesaw State of Mind

    How do we keep going life looks nothing like we thought it would? Learn how to press on through the dichotomies of hope and contentment,…

  • Speranza Giveaway!

    Speranza Giveaway!

    And just like that it’s May—and I can finally exhale. April brought the launch of my memoir, Speranza: How Pain Became the Path to Hope,…

  • When I met God At A Cherry Tree

    When I met God At A Cherry Tree

    Back in DC to meet with my neurosurgeon for the so-many-I’ve-lost-count-ith time. Every flight into this city fills my earbuds with a symphony of emotionally…

● About Me

I’m a (mostly) healthy chef. You can find me cooking for private events, teaching in-home cooking classes, and in my kitchen coming up with new recipes. My best inspiration comes from traveling, as I explore a new culture through its food. Traveling allows me to experience the beauty and awesomeness of God’s creation – breathtaking vistas, spirited people, intricate creatures, and yes…indigenous bounties of fruits, vegetables, and seafood. And I can’t just keep all I see and do and eat and cook to myself…so come on an adventure with me!