It all started with dessert.

As a kid, you couldn't keep me out of the pantry. As an adult, not much has changed. I want to thank you for taking the time to visit here and for considering Satori Meals as part of your busy week.   

With a family history of diabetes, I realized I needed to be mindful of the portions I served for myself- especially when it came to sweets. 

In 2010, decorating cake pops became my creative outlet, and a way to share my take on portion control with loved ones. Over the years, my bite-sized treats became gifts, party favors and charity auction items for people looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without overindulging. 

Now, I only make cake pops for special occasions and mostly focus on developing savory recipes. 

But I wasn't always known for my cooking. In fact, my college roommates and best friends still joke about me waking them up with smoke alarms. Who doesn't love crispy bacon?  

When I got married in 2018, my goal was to eat home-cooked meals as a family, the way mine did while I was growing up . I started reading recipes and cooking a few times a week. 

With an hour commute and constant travel (for both my husband and I), this goal was exhausting. By the time we stopped by the store, cooked a healthy meal, and cleaned up, night was over. 

After much frustration and food waste, I realized that my family wasn't the only one struggling to enjoy healthy home cooked meals. I started testing recipes that would become menu items and asking friends to try my reheated meals. From them on, my priority became to simplify mealtime without compromising flavor or nutrition.