From Spreadsheets to Soul Food 🍲

Holding a degree in nutrition, I view food as more than just fuel - it’s preventative medicine. While my career took a detour into bookkeeping and working in finance teams, my foundation has always been rooted in food. I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember; the kitchen was my first classroom. That lifelong intuition - knowing exactly when a reduction is perfect or how to balance flavors without over-relying on salt is something a textbook can't teach. It’s the difference between a "dietary plan" and a meal that feels like a hug.

In finance, everything is transactional. In a kitchen, everything is personal. For many older Australians, the kitchen is the heart of the home, but as the years pass, the physical toll of prepping, chopping, and standing over a stove can turn a joy into a chore.

By bringing professional, nutritious cooking directly into their homes, I’m not just delivering calories; I’m bringing:

• Dignity and Independence: Helping seniors stay in their own homes longer by managing one of the most taxing daily tasks.

• The Power of Fragrance: There is a psychological magic in the smell of garlic sautéing or a roast browning in the oven. It triggers memories and stimulates appetite in a way a plastic-wrapped delivery never can.

• Nutritional Tailoring: Moving away from "one-size-fits-all" meals to dishes that respect dietary needs and personal tastes.

  
  

The biggest motivator for this shift was the desire for genuine human connection. You don’t get to know a person through a pivot table, but you certainly do over a shared recipe or a cup of tea while the soup simmers.

The Social Isolation crisis among our elders is real. My goal is to ensure that my visit is the highlight of their week - not just because the fridge is stocked, but because someone is there to listen, to laugh, and to share a moment of human warmth.

So, I’m swapping the cold clarity of a spreadsheet for the messy, vibrant, and deeply rewarding world of cooking for other's - it’s time to cook with purpose.