“I had a three-decades long dream of taking my mum’s recipes to the market and in 2023, I felt that it was the right idea, at the right time, in the right place.”

“Nothing makes me more excited than hearing from people about dishes that they tried and loved.”

“Tootie Cookies are a delightful drop-style cookie available in various flavors. Each cookie is baked in an individual cookie cup, making them both unique, fun to enjoy, and easy to share.“

“The Culinary Curate was founded out of sheer frustration with working in the corporate & nonprofit sectors at a time in my life when I knew in my heart that I needed to be working in the entrepreneurial space and specifically in food.”

“We pride ourselves on creating chocolates that are delicious and visually captivating, all while using organic ingredients.”

“A pecan pie that tastes like glue and is full of chemicals? An Italian loaf with a crust like Wonder Bread? A cannoli with a soggy shell and filling out of a can? Why? When there’s a local business that can provide homemade, delicious, all natural products, made to order, customized to individual taste and needs, and BAKED WITH LOVE.”

I remember wishing there was somewhere I could go and get all my favorite cereals at once - like an all-cereal restaurant. In 2023, I decided to pursue this dream.

When my basketball career led me to play overseas, I was in culture shock. I needed to cook for myself, and there were all these new flavors and foods…I realized not only did I love cooking, but it came to me naturally.

To some people cake is just cake. To others, it’s a lot more. It’s meaningful and special and represents care and effort going into a special occasion. I love being a part of others’ special occasions and helping to make these occasions be everything they want them to be.

Most of all, I have always loved sharing good food with people and using cooking to bring people together.