In my 35 years of being a chef when you get injured you learn to work through the pain. If you cut yourself you stop the bleeding, repair and get back to work. Well, on August 1, I fell backwards after giving a speech sharing my passion about food. The heel of my shoe got... Continue Reading →
Not All Calories Are Equal
In 2013 the Coca Cola Company stated “Beating obesity will take action by all of us based on one simple common sense fact: All calories count, no matter where they come from. Whether it’s cheesecake, carrots, nuts, an apple or from Coca Cola, all calories are equal. If you eat more than you burn you... Continue Reading →
Me, a Leader?
Discovering my leadership style and the fact I actually have one, two, no three. Enjoy
A New Kind of Woman
You may or may not have noticed but there is a new kind of woman being born. She is the kind of woman who creates her own life outside of societies expectation of what a woman's role is based on hundreds of years in history. She is not afraid to experience or do life alone.... Continue Reading →
Part 2-Across the USA with Gracie- The In-Between, PCH- The Grand Canyon-2014
After a couple fun days in Redondo Beach visiting with old friends and exploring the other beaches, it was time to head up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Franciso. I gotta say although it was not a favorite for Kat to drive, but it was part of the trip I truly enjoyed especially as... Continue Reading →
Part 1, Driving Across the USA with Gracie- The In Between- 2nd-2014
I love my in betweens as much as my destinations. The time is used to reconnect with friends and family before heading off on my next crazy adventure. One of my many blessings is that I have incredible friends and family. Rarely do I get turned down when I inquire to visit, being a great... Continue Reading →
El Castillo, Costa Rica-2014
February 14, 2014, I left Grand Cayman for the second time and to be honest I never thought I would return here again especially after all I went through before leaving. Previous to Grand Cayman, I was working on Little Cayman. I sold my car and moved away from the life I was building on... Continue Reading →
San Francisco- The in between- 2009
The in between, you gotta love it. At least I do. This was the second half of my in between from leaving Cayman in June of 2009 to my new adventure in Hawaii beginning in August. When booking my flight to the Big Island it was cheaper for me to book two different flights. Also... Continue Reading →
Painted Church- Big Island 2009
The "Painted Church" located on Mauna Loa since 1902, in Captain Cook on Painted Church Road. One of my favorite things to explore when traveling is churches, does not matter what denomination, I am always mesmerized. Looking at the outside of the church you could never expect to experience what you might see when you... Continue Reading →
Evening Rain Farm, Big Island- 2012
These photos mark a day in May of 2012 I had the pleasure of hanging out and cooking with a good buddy and friends at a sustainable farm in Pahoa, Hawaii. It is located on the Big Island near a big Papaya Farm by the name of Evening Rain Farm. Almost all the food you... Continue Reading →
A Cooking Gypsy 