I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for my husband Wesley. My journey to finding contentment instead of striving is due to him. He’s my biggest cheerleader and I love making every memory with him. We met when he followed me on a trip to Ireland, had our first picture together on the Cliffs of Moher, and the rest is history. I thank God every day Wesley chose me to do life with.
Cliffs of Moher
MY STORY
Hi there! I'm Anna, a chef with a passion for cooking that started at age seven back on my family's farm in the Ozarks. Winning Chopped At Home kick-started my culinary journey, leading to victories in local and state competitions and even placing in a world cooking competition. Instead of culinary school, I dove headfirst into the culinary world, staging at top Michelin restaurants and relishing local food experiences worldwide. Trading private dinner experiences in places like South Africa and Ireland, I've immersed myself in global food cultures. It sounds glorious, but the reality was marked by extreme schedules, undiagnosed chronic disease, and blurred work-life boundaries. Right when I was named "Chef of the Year" in my city, I had to stop cooking. God always has a plan, and the setback ultimately deepened my passion for cooking. With a newfound perspective from my previous time in Norway, I incorporated "Hygge" into my life. Now, certified as certified nutritional health coach, I use along with my culinary expertise to help others find balance and "Hygge" in their lives, sharing my journey from bedridden chef to a thriving, thankful one.