About

All of the ingredients Healthy Chef Shell uses are just that; hand picked and high quality. She prepares your food the same way she prepares her own food, with high-quality ingredients. Healthy Chef Shell sources locally and seasonally whenever possible; never relying on phone-in grocery service.

Healthy Chef Shell is always on the lookout for new sources of ideas and inspiration. She says, “I’m always researching innovative and delicious new ways to use ingredients or bring new life to old favorites.” When Healthy Chef Shell travels she brings back favorite flavors and culinary discoveries. Healthy Chef Shell also consults with several nutritionists to keep up-to-date on the latest in nutrition trends and specialty dietary needs.

fresh and fearless cooking

From the humble beginnings of cooking on the family farm with her grandma, Healthy Chef Shell has spent a lifetime fascinated with food. As a stay-at-home mom she was an avid gardener, food preserver and 4-H leader, always eager to share her love of food and cooking skills. She became quite successful with her hobby of entering state and national recipe contests and cook-offs, eventually winning over 80 prizes including Newman's Own, Quaker Oatmeal, Success Rice, Nestle and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Her winning recipes are featured in many national food magazines and websites. 

After several years in the restaurant industry filling every role from cook and baker to manager, she enrolled in the culinary program at FVTC in Appleton. Obtaining her culinary degree and national ACF certification only solidified her passion for educating others and she decided to start her own chef business. Seeing how her own energy levels bloomed and chronic health conditions improved with a whole food centered diet she was inspired to share cooking with others. 

Healthy Chef Shell, LLC provides opportunities for company wellness programs to engage employees with fun and 'edu-taining' health focused lunch and learns and in-services. Healthy Chef Shell teaches public cooking classes at several venues in Wisconsin, including Nutritional Healing in Appleton, Green Bay Botanical Gardens, Relish in Sheboygan and the Oshkosh YMCA. For those who prefer private home lessons or personal chef services, Healthy Chef Shell is passionate about bringing the excitement of "fresh and fearless cooking" to your kitchen. Whether you are looking for help cooking with a specialized diet or want to effortlessly entertain friends, Healthy Chef Shell is your one stop chef service.

Finalist in Newmans Own/Good Housekeeping Recipe Contest​