Cookbook editor, writer, and Midwesterner into cooking & baking, hiking, Nintendo, philosophy, music (all kinds - yes, really!).

My husband, Matt, is a tech guy, gamer (video & chess), and a Midwesterner who loves pool, weightlifting, cooking, and meeting new people.

I previously worked in the publishing biz; my husband worked in financial tech. We're taking a break to explore!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing while abroad has been one of the best experiences of my life! Hoping for some cultural exchange, good food, and good conversation :)

Interests

Writing, reading, theatre, music, cello, track and field, history, soccer, culture, makeup. Matt is into sports, travel, beer (he brews his own), cooking, food, and meeting new people. We're both into social justice, politics, video games, and beer.

• culture
• writing
• poetry
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• sports
• soccer
• track and field
• history
• languages
• philosophy
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Well-versed in music and books, not so much in movies but enjoy the classics (especially 1980s-2000s films). I like all genres of music, and I'm into nonfiction and classic American literature right now. My husband is very into nonfiction, especially biology, economic, and math!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked through the French countryside to a medieval village built into the cliffs above the Alzou river

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a cookbook editor with 10+ years experience in the food industry, i.e. I can cook you a damn good meal and throw in some good conversation to boot :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Costa Rica, France, Ghana, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Ghana, United States