I am a young chef living in the Hudson Valley in Upstate NY, USA. I live here with my boyfriend, Danny, who is also a cook. We are young and excited to learn more about the world and its cooking. I would one day like to own a restaurant of my own and cook for people. To me, this is the most honest way I can think of spending my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I am interested in travelling and the world and its cuisine. I don't make a lot of money making food so I need a way of travelling that is cheap. I am also a very social person and so I love meeting new people and making connections. I live for good friendship and long-term commitment. For me, travelling on the cheap and meeting new people across the world is a win-win opportunity.

I am also on couchsurfing, of course, to meet people and learn about their lives. I am currently accepting guests, on condition of approval. I can only have ONE GUEST per night seeing as I live with my family and we can only offer our couch. I hope that people will enjoy coming to visit the Hudson Valley. It is beautiful and idyllic here with lots of skiing, hiking, eating, and sight seeing to be had. I hope to be an informative host to those wishing to explore the area.

Interests

Cooking, obviously. Music, I am a singer. Horses, I used to be a competitive equestrian. Reading, I was a liberal arts student. Fashion. Film. Going out and dancing. Hiking. Exploring. EATING! Being with my best friends, of which there are few but they are my life blood.

• horses
• arts
• fashion
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• equestrian
• hiking
• skiing
• sightseeing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Top 2 Music: Joni Mitchell. Mozart.
Top 2 Books: Rememberance of Things Past, Proust. Go Down Moses, Faulkner.
Top 2 Movies: Blue Jasmine, Moonstruck.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

went to college..

Teach, Learn, Share

About MY HOME:

It is a house in the mountains. Withing 20 minutes of old town Woodstock, 30 minutes to Kingston, and 5 to Phoenicia. I live with my boyfriend, my mother, my stepfather, and little half-bro Archie who is 6. If you are not comfortable with kids DO NOT come stay with us. He is a really cool and agreeable boy so hopefully you will like him. Please only stay for a MAXIMUM of 2 NIGHTS. If you need longer, DO NOT request to stay. Thank you!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My home and hospitality. My knowledge of the Hudson Valley. My experience of the liberal arts in the USA. My knowledge (and practices!) of food. Happy to cook for all hosts and maybe guests. Good conversation. Stories that come to mind! Not every host/guest will ask me the same questions, how is it that what I write here could appeal to all of you (other than a culinary promise, of course)?Just know I am reliable, responsible, and pretty cool to talk to. I'm a typical young American, bursting with curiosity and a willing to learn new stuff. Just meet me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England