Food has played a very important part of my life, not only does it sustain me, it inspires me. Cooking is my art form, I can not sing, I can not paint, I can cook!

Along with cooking being my way of expressing my creativity it is also my therapy. When I have had a rough day at work or just a bad day cooking is what I do to release tension and anxiety. It is what I do for myself to be happy.

So I have decided to make a career change and go to culinary school. I am getting out of my first career after 10 years and taking a chance on my passion.

I have always enjoyed traveling, who doesn't? The travels I have been able to take have allowed me to have some real culinary thrills, and a few major disappointments.

I have a real excitement and passion for food and culinary arts. I love to try new foods and make old favorites as well. My biggest dream, beyond working as a chef, is to write my own cookbook.