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She grew up in Southern Ontario and worked at an organic farm, which she said sparked her interest in forging supplies, which she carried with her to the Red Fox.

At 15, she went to Europe and received a degree in Home Economics in Finland and studied at the Culinary Institute of Canada in P.E.I. from 1997 to 2000.

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She learned the business side of food in Oakville, Ont. working as a consultant at McGinnis Landing before bartending in London, Ont.

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Her husband, Brian, and two sons, Mason, 10 and Spencer, seven, moved to Kelowna eight years ago with her to take a break from the hectic lifestyle.

Soon after she moved, her old dream came calling in the form of Quails Gate. She became a full-time pastry chef, which reignited her love of restaurants.

She took over as sous-chef position there, and she stayed for five seasons.

The head chef position at Red Fox fell into her lap.

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