And so it begins…

I thought it would be nice to share a little about myself and what brought me to this project. Let's start with the great food. Always a good place to begin I think.

My most vivid memories as a child, a young adult and then as a mother, are the ones that are connected to a moment in time created through the preparation and sharing of a meal.

When I was a little girl, cooking was magical. From my spot on the kitchen counter, I was instantly drawn to the transformation of ingredients as they became the meal my father would present to me. Over the years he was to impart much wisdom to me through the art of the meal.

I am now much like my father in many ways. I am a self-taught cook and enthusiastic foodie. My three daughters have spent many hours in the kitchen with me- watching, helping and tasting. Today, while we are still creating new culinary memories each time we are together, they have become the authors of their own beautiful, unique food stories.

Now, let's talk about wine. Yay! As with my love of good food, my interest in wine grew out of many experiences traveling and of course, cooking with friends and family. While researching and enjoying a good bottle of wine is not new for me, I started down the path of becoming a certified wine geek through WSET, the Wine and Spirits Education Trust out of London. This endeavor was brought to a halt during COVID. Now, undeterred, I am continuing to study, learn and most importantly, taste, so that as soon I have pencil and paper in hand and I am called on to demonstrate my knowledge of wine regions, soils and grapes from around the world, I will be ready.

It is here at Spoon and Vine that I am excited to share what I know and love about food and wine and creating wonderful memories and moments with both.

Cheers!