The Legacy

I come from a lineage of medicine women. Born and raised in Louisiana, my understanding of nourishment was shaped by my grandmother, a beloved Creole restaurateur, and my mother, a nurse and natural caregiver. They taught me that food can nourish the body, preserve culture and create belonging—and that healing is both a science and an act of care. Gingerbēet carries their legacy forward through food, wellness and intentional hospitality.

The Craft

After nearly two decades in business and financial services, I returned to the traditions that first shaped my relationship with food and healing. I deepened my studies in herbalism, ancestral healing and botanical wellness while becoming certified in sound resonance healing and breathwork and earning an Honorary Doctorate in Traditional Medicine & Ancestral Healing. Gingerbēet grew from the meeting of these disciplines: culinary artistry, plant wisdom and restorative practice.

The Philosophy

Gingerbēet is built on the belief that nourishment extends beyond the plate. Through plant-based cuisine, Ritūal Réserve elevated elixirs, sound bath meditation, breathwork and intentional movement, we create experiences designed to restore the senses, deepen connection and honor the cultural traditions that inform our work.

The Stewardship

Care for people cannot be separated from care for the planet. Gingerbēet prioritizes plant-based menus, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, intentional production and food-waste reduction. We compost, donate meals to unhoused individuals and shelter communities, and have supported community nourishment through organizations such as Support + Feed.

From Root to Ritual.