My husband Ken and I both grew up in Michigan. Ken is 1 of 6 children so there was not much traveling growing up. I am 1 of 3 children and we took many family vacations. I fell in love with the ocean on my first family trip to California in the early 70’s and swore some day I would live by the sea. 

 

Shortly after our marriage, we moved to Arizona -- I know, a desert -- the complete opposite of the ocean! However, living in the southwest was closer to the ocean and more affordable than California. Plus, I obtained a great job at Intel and a free degree. Arizona was where I first became interested in mixology and cooking. I love glassware and have an eclectic collection, which lends itself to my love of playing bar tender while entertaining family and friends. Ken loves gardening and landscaped the yard beautifully; he was also quite the handyman for a lot of the remodeling projects. I took an interest in gardening the last couple of years (in preparation for Hawaii) and we grew a few vegetables and herbs.