About Me

Welcome to my journey thus far. It started out in a small mountain town in Colorado, by the name of Pagosa Springs. As a little girl, who crafted mud pies and dandelion tea by the brisk snow run-off streams, later developed a growing interest for food. While cooking and baking alongside my mother in our tiny log cabin that interest blossomed. Then, came my first job in a humble cafe, where I expanded my knowledge in baking and discovered the rush of a busy service. Tirelessly working over a hot sauté station was just the beginning of a passion bubbling up deep within my heart, this crazy love for food. Next thing I knew I was hooked like a fish on a line and packed my bags. I made my way out of that little mountain town I called home and headed towards Denver to begin a three-year culinary arts apprenticeship. In the duration of culinary school and years after, I made it my mission to experience every path the industry provided me. Trekking along to large scale banquet operations and food trucks, catering to independent restaurants, hotels, personal chef services and fine dining. I even briefly expanded my career to food sales, working closely with chefs across the Denver and Boulder area. I had a desire to see it all and am incredibly thankful for every opportunity I received along the way. Let me tell you, it was the hardest, most fulfilling hike I've ever experienced. Having the honor to help with restaurant openings through Sage Hospitality and Frasca Food and Wine. Leading talented cooks as a Sous Chef, amongst multiple restaurants, including Sunday Vinyl in Denver and a dual hotel property in Boulder. All the experience I gained and people I've met along the way gave me the drive to climb that mountain and create something of my own, Alpine Culinary. I love the constant discovery, the endless learning, cultural influences and wild journey that is the culinary industry. The desire of hospitality runs through the blood of a special breed of people. That desire, to provide, create and bring individuals together for the love of food, wine, and community is the raging fire in my soul that I desire to share the warmth of with others. Developing as a chef the last 13 years has been such a fulfilling journey. I look forward to cooking for you!