My name is Shannon Valle, a California native–born and raised in San Francisco–and currently living in one of the most diverse towns in the Bay Area. I am married to my college sweetheart and mother to five amazing kids who motivated me to take a path of holistic nutrition, health, and living in addition to following our Native American (Comanche, Yoeme, and Isleta Pueblo) traditions.
I graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. and Sonoma State University with a Single Subject Teaching Credential which led me to a career as a public school teacher. At twenty-five years old I became a mother and began my journey into holistic health and nutrition. As a young mother who was dealing with digestive issues; I began researching holistic health, wellness, diets, and nutrition which directed my next career step as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Yoga encouraged me to make lifestyle changes that included being conscious of all the products from food to cleaning supplies that I brought into our home. Eventually I began teaching seasonal eating and yoga workshops that ended by sharing a meal that I cooked with workshop participants. The heart of who I am is family, cooking, and holistic living. Several years ago I decided to fulfill one of my big dreams of attending culinary school. I chose Bauman College’s Holistic Nutrition and Natural Chef Program which was in perfect alignment with my desire to cook nourishing and healing meals. Today I am a personal chef supporting individuals and families on their healthy eating journeys.
On this path I have enjoyed being a yoga and meditation teacher, natural chef, and educator. My purpose, whether through food, movement, or intention is to share recipes, stories, and resources that bring healing, nourishment, and connection.
If you have found my blog I hope you enjoy these recipes!