Here came our problem: We soon discovered that preparing and eating whole food, plant-based meals can be very overwhelming when you’ve got work, little kids, and have been eating meat and dairy your entire life! ​ 

We tried different meal services and restaurants, but found they were either seriously lacking flavor, were drenched in oil, or they were pretty damn expensive and impractical. ​ 

 I wanted to take the things that I have learned to help support and make your life a little less crazy. And at the same time, serve up food that gives you joy, and your body energy it needs. ​ 

Also, real talk for a minute. Us moms can really suck at taking care of ourselves. We've been conditioned to believe that we must be everything to everyone, always fill our cup to pour out for others (especially our kids), and put ourselves last because not doing so is selfish. We tend to make sure our kids are eating well rounded, healthy meals, while we drink lukewarm coffee and gnaw on the scraps our kids refused to eat. And I call bullshit. ​ 

 You deserve to feed yourself and be well. (rant over) ​ 

 I knew there had to be something better.

So I created Joyfull Eats. ​ 

For one, I think tofu is gross. There, I said it. It just is. Two, there is a mass abundance of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes out there for us to enjoy. No hidden ingredients, no weird ass ingredients you can't pronounce (except quinoa... a lot of us haven't nailed that one down yet), no secret agendas, just food that the earth provides.

Whether you’ve been plant-based for decades, vegan, vegetarian, have food allergies, or a meat & dairy lover- we all want to be able to eat food that tastes really damn good.

• My husband and I have been married for 10 years and together for over 16 years!