It started simply, with a garden in my childhood that sparked my fascination with produce in its purest form.

That love and curiosity for food became something much more personal during my cancer journey. I learned that the choices I made at the table were one of the few things I could control. Nourishing myself well became an act of self -care I held onto.

Food is so much more than a meal. It's culture, comfort, and community. It's a way of showing up for yourself.

Sugar Beet is my way of sharing my methods and lessons. Honoring real, whole ingredients and the role they can play in how we care for ourselves, so we can treat the one body we get with the attention and nourishment it deserves.