Ruthie Landelius

I'd say both of my parents inspired me to learn how to cook. Although family dinners of thin pork chops, beans, and rice were always on the menu, I craved more color and creativity on my plate as a young artist. After graduating with an art degree, I decided to channel my artistic passion through food (which is much quicker than waiting for paint to dry).

That's a difficult question to answer. I love all cuisines, but after a long 18 hour work day, all I want to do is go home and make a mean plate of loaded nachos. Every bite has to include sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy. My clients often say, "I bet you eat fancy at home all the time." And I always respond, "Nah, some nights its as simple as a fried egg sammy."

I've recently had to move kitchen spaces so that I could expand my business to include monthly concept dinners, personal service pick-up, and cooking classes. My previous kitchen was much larger and now I need new equipment such as storage solutions, a new double fridge, and other kitchen essentials. The money would help me acquire those things as well as assist in growing my business to accommodate more clients and hire staff. Catering is my full time job. It's all I know and it's what I love.