“I became really interested in cooking after moving out on my own. At first it was out of necessity, then cooking grew into a passion. I subscribed to Sunset and became a member of the Cooking Club of America… I would read the magazines from cover to cover the day they arrived in the mail. Not only did I love the articles, but I enjoyed making the delicious recipes.”
After ten years in the nursing field (cardiac care/emergency medicine/fire science), Brandy retired from the medical world to pursue her other passion of food (as well as raise a very active daughter, now 11, along with her 8-year old sister!
Having a solid medical background to specialize in all types of custom diets, Brandy is an avowed “foodie”, and continues to increase her knowledge and experience. “Serving your needs… personally!” is a reflection of her personality, and her willingness to constantly try new techniques, recipes and customize each meal for you.
During the beginning years of Dining by Design, Brandy worked with various local chefs, restaurateurs and in private kitchens to obtain a priceless one-on-one training. Brandy also studied with the United States Personal Chef Association, anti-aging doctors as well as naturopathic physicians.
Since moving back the Reno area in 2003, Brandy has worked with various public and charter schools to implement better lunch programs and create awareness of healthier eating with Washoe County students. This includes a pilot program of which she was the Culinary Director; the students planned, sourced (even grew!), shopped, prepped, cooked, served and cleaned up the on-site school lunch program as part of their curriculum.
Brandy is fully insured and is a proud member of the United States Personal Chef Association as well as a Certified Instructor with Culinary Inspirations. Brandy loves to cook, and loves to share her passion for cooking with others.
Trying to solve “What’s for Dinner?” problem?
“I save you precious time, money and sanity by providing fresh, nutritious, custom meals prepared in the convenience of your own home or easy to follow menu plans for you to prepare. Healthy eating lifestyles are my specialty and I focus on giving you “slow food for fast lives!”
*Classes, grocery delivery and gift certificates available.
Accomplishments and Involvements:
-Certified Food Safety Manager
-Co Founder-Milk Smugglers (School Lunch Initiative) High Desert Montessori School (Reno)
-Co Founder-Lunch Bunch (School Lunch Initiative) Coral Academy of Science (Reno)
-Partner-Anti Cancer Club
-Member-Loving Hearts Club
-Member-Slow Food Reno
-Member-Chefs Move to Schools
-Member-School Lunch Initiative
-Member-Food Family Farming Foundation
