About me

I'm an avid home cook that loves food writing and cooking contests. In 2004, I was invited to compete in the 41st Pillsbury Bake-Off. I left with a $10,000.00 category prize and a hunger for more. Since then I have won $10,000.00 in the Southern Living Cook-Off and $25,000.00 for the GP in the Ocean Spray Ultimate Recipe Contest, just to name a few. I have also had a guest spot on the Martha Stewart Show, preparing one of my award winning dishes with her. In addition to with my blog, I am presently writing a humorous article about my family's life while living in the UK along with an accompanying recipe for a expatriate magazine in London.

Cooking Influences

Without a doubt my biggest influences in the kitchen were the women in my family who were all fabulous cooks. While living in England and traveling throughout Europe, my eyes were opened to so many new foods that an insatiable curiosity born that still lives within me. I guess I'd call my style of cooking Modern American with Mexican and European influences. I also love to cook up a good curry every now and then.