About

      I grew up in the "Downriver" area of Michigan and lived there for most of my life.  Not long ago my family and I decided to  move to the "Irish Hills" of Michigan to enjoy the quiet  life in the country. I love it.  I love our big garden.  I love our eggs from our chickens.  And I love using  all of it for baking.  As a kid I was always in the kitchen. In college I decided to major in culinary arts.  I then received my degree in culinary arts and hotel/restaurant management. I worked  as a sous chef and pastry chef at a golf club in the Metro-Detroit area for over 10 years. I  then moved on to one of  the Motor City's casino's and worked in the bakeshop, various outlets, and at their award winning  4-diamond restaurant.  I have worked for many  well respected chefs and  I have also had the opportunity to work with some awesome and talented people in the industry.  They have all taught me something and I have gained valuable experience thanks to them.  Life in my family has always revolved around food .  Food always brings people together.  Whether good times or bad times food just seems to make everything a little better.  I would love to  have the opportunity to be part of your special occasion and  help make all of your life's events a little more memorable and a lot more delicious.  

-JF