SHF (pronounced Chef) Dee is a native of Virginia.  She returned here are serving in the military.  Dee has always had a passion for food and health.  Fresh ingredients were available to her as both of her Grandparents thoroughly enjoyed gardening and farming.  Fresh greens, fruit and freshly butchered meat was plentiful and appreciated.

 

After trying to decide which direction to go after coming back to Virginia, Dee went to Nursing school and became a Registered Nurse in 2011.  SHF Dee also has her certification and a Nutritionist and she is a certified Weight Loss Specialist.

 

While trying to settle into her career, Dee begin to fall victim of poor health and obesity.  As her weight continued to balloon it became more difficult to work long hours in the hospital and care for patients.  Dee reflected on what her Grandfather used to say to her often, “Charity begins at home’ Dee decided at that time is was time to save her own life, before she would be able to save others.

 

Spices, Herbs and Flavor offers specialty food items and catering for small events.  SHF Dee still enjoys making classic “comfort foods”.  However, she reminds her clients to enjoy those options in moderation and in the correct portion. SHF Dee loves culture and history and she loves to incorporate what she learns in her cooking.

 

SHF Dee enjoys spending time at home.  She loves history and enjoys reading and fishing.