It's Nice to
Meet You
Hello, I'm Sam,
a Mother and Postpartum Chef.
As a classically trained Wellness & Personal Chef, with over a decade of industry experience, I create nourishing meals with healing foods. In my cooking I emphasize whole foods that are organic, regenerative, grass-fed and pasture-raised. Ingredients are locally sourced when seasonally available. My recipes are globally inspired and include nutritive herbs and spices.
My journey to this work began with a miscarriage and the subsequent pregnancy with my son. I experienced an absence of nurture from my care providers and when I became pregnant again, I strived to make things different for myself. Throughout my experience and education, I found a passion for everything birth, lactation and postpartum. Today, I am honored to share my knowledge and offer nurturing support to families like yours.
More About Me
I Believe
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Postpartum care is a human right.
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Our birth stories matter and deserve to be heard.
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You are entitled to a competent and trustworthy care team.
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Your intuition is always right.
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Birthing people and babies belong together.
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You are the expert of your body and your baby.
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Food is the original medicine.
Education
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Studying Postpartum Doula, DONA International
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Professional Chef's Program Graduate, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
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Certified in Nutrition & Healthy Living, Cornell University
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Certified Professional Food Service Manager, ServSafe
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Allergen Awareness Certified, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
Fun Facts
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I have a bachelor's degree in ceramics and used to teach classes.
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I'm a firm believer that a walk is a cure for most things.
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I like slow TV and documentaries but I'm a sucker for reality shows. RuPaul's Drag Race anyone?!
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I'm a big reader and seasonal gardener.
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My mom named me after a yellow labrador!