"What are you thankful for?"

Growing up, we couldn’t take a bite of dinner until everyone at the table answered that question. It was my family’s version of grace, and it taught me that a meal is one of the most powerful ways to pause, connect, and express love.

That belief was further solidified in 2023, when I traded my job as a paralegal in Denver for a teaching opportunity in Mallorca, Spain. Immersed in the Spanish rhythms of mealtime, where lingering, gratitude, and shared experience matter more than speed, mealtime became a ritual and a moment of expression among friends.

I founded Agapo Kitchen to bring that same intentionality to Chicago homes. Named after the Greek word “ἀγαπώ” (Agapo) — meaning “I love deeply” — the name honors my late grandmother and represents a care that goes beyond affection: a love that nurtures, connects, and sustains.

After honing my technical skills at the prestigious Ballymaloe Organic Cookery School, I now specialize in fully customizable meal prep and in-home culinary services. Whether supporting a postpartum mother, navigating complex food sensitivities, or feeding a busy family, my goal is the same: to handle the planning and cooking so you can focus on gathering, resting, and nesting.