Respect for the earth and compassion for all living things shape my personal philosophy and inspire the cuisine I create.

My culinary training is the sum total of direct experience in a variety of kitchens and restaurants over the last 24 years. I use only sustainable meats and fish available locally. I have extensive knowledge of vegan and vegetarian cuisine as well as a wide range of ethnic foods and fusions. I am also very adaptable to special needs and diets, including living foods, macrobiotic, etcetera.

With organic, local and seasonal ingredients the focus, I approach cooking with a balance of positive intention and playful ingenuity. I am able to practice my food activism every day, from visits to the farmers market to support local organic farms, to serving delicious healthful cuisine to clients who sincerely care about personal and global health; we are all part of the change that needs to happen in this world.

How we choose to eat and nourish ourselves is a very personal choice, and one that has the potential to affect the people around us and the entire planet. It is my pleasure to honor those choices by designing menus that reflect the intentions of each client.

I look forward to combining your ideas and imaginings with my inspired delectable organic cuisine to create a menu for you that will amaze and nourish your guests.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Thanks again for such a memorable night. Veronica and all of the girls were so happy with the entire experience.

...keep doing what you're doing because it was all excellent. The food and the planning were easy and you were very accommodating and straight forward which made everything just great. When we first spoke, I really liked that you asked what Veronica's name was and were actually interested in finding out more about what kind of party I was interested in going for. It made me feel like this really was a partnership. Working with you was a real treat.

Thanks again. Last night meant a lot to all of us. ” — Audrey Liu

“Thank you for all that you did. It was wonderful… people loved your food. Many people said, “it was the best food they ever had at a wedding.” I really appreciated your knowledge of all the details entailed in the event and that you described the food before the blessing, including the origins of things like the plums from your friend’s tree - what special food. People were awed that we had such good food that was in tune with our values. Every detail that you all provided was professional - more than I imagined or intended going into this, but it sure was important on the ceremony day. It takes a lot to take care of the needs of 130 people and you all did a great job.” — April Cotte

“I feel very lucky to have found Stephanie to cater my first Qigong Camp event in the Santa Cruz mountains!

I never met her before the camp but the moment I read her resume and talked to her on the phone I already felt great about my choice. This feeling was proved right over this past weekend. Stephanie has such a passion about food and her cooking that she calls her cooking her "art". You can feel the beauty and the loving energy from tasting her food for sure! She did the whole weekend cooking show all by herself. I was very impressed with her competency, efficiency and great organization. I was totally relaxed about the food part and i was able to have all my energy focus on teaching. Stephanie is also very fun and friendly person. All my participants feel comfortable with her and loved her food.

I am very grateful for her nourishing heart and for her incredible sense of great food! I highly recommend Stephanie to you if you are looking for a caterer!”— Liping Julia Zhu

“Working with Chef Stephanie was an absolute delight. She is the most service-oriented chef I have worked with in my 4 years of leading retreats. The food was amazing and on time for every meal. I can’t recommend her highly enough!” — Sharla Jacobs

“Thanks so much for everything last month! It was such a delight to have you as part of our community and I really appreciated the opportunity to get to know you (and of course dine on your amazing meals!). Our guests really felt nourished and cared for.”— Rachael Berry

“Thanks for everything it was wonderful and you got rave reviews! Thanks again” — Erika Mooney

For additional reviews, please see my page on yelp.com.