Born and raised in Florida, I love being outdoors in the sunshine! When I'm not engaged in research or providing clinical services, you can find me on a bike ride, posting up in a hammock, or in the kitchen. On the weekends, my husband and I like to hike or go to festivals with our son. I'm an avid college football and baseball fan, so we're often at Ole Miss sporting events - Hotty Toddy! We've also been lucky enough to find a few friends who enjoy the outdoors just as much as us.

I also like to spend time in the kitchen testing out new recipes and cooking methods. To me, cooking and baking are much like science - they require careful measurement and attention to detail. So canning harvest from the garden and cooking sous vide are fun new ways to enjoy food with friends.