The Story Behind Woodinville Sauce Co.

From steakhouse floors to corporate boardrooms, bustling kitchens to Mumbai spice markets, my journey through the world of food has been anything but ordinary. With a foundation in restaurant operations and specialty food sales, along with formal training from the University of Colorado and Cincinnati State Tech, I eventually landed where my heart had always been: creating bold, flavor-packed sauces.

Let me back up a bit.

Picture a scrawny, energetic teenager discovering the rush and rhythm of a legendary Colorado steakhouse. I fell hard for the fast-paced, high-stakes world of restaurants. But before diving fully into the culinary world, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management—because understanding the business of food is just as important as loving the craft.

I started on the sales and marketing side, representing specialty food products and getting a firsthand education in how great flavors meet the marketplace. I loved being close to the industry, but I wanted more creativity. More fire. Literally.

With the support of my incredible partner, I enrolled in culinary school and quickly moved into the real-world classroom: the kitchen.

From there, things moved fast. I joined a respected restaurant group and, within a year, was managing the back of the house and taking on leadership responsibilities. I didn't have the Chef title yet, but I wore my kitchen lead scarf with pride—and plenty of hustle.

Then came a life-changing opportunity: living and cooking in Mumbai, India.

Immersed in traditional Indian cooking techniques, spice tempering, and even molecular gastronomy, I picked up skills and flavor combinations that would become some of my greatest culinary secret weapons. That international experience shaped the chef I would become and fueled the next decade of my career.

I returned to the U.S. with a renewed drive, eventually leading culinary teams as Executive Chef at major organizations including Nordstrom and Microsoft. Along the way, I opened restaurants, mentored young chefs, and built a culinary career that reflects both depth and diversity.

And the chefs and cooks I've had the privilege of working alongside? Absolutely inspiring.

Which brings me to today…

I've always had a passion for sauces.

A great sauce can transform a dish, spark a little joy, or completely surprise your palate. After more than a decade living in the Redmond, Kirkland, and Woodinville area, I wanted to create something I could share with the community I call home.

That's how Woodinville Sauce Co. came to be.

I make handcrafted sauces designed to be incredibly versatile—whether you're grilling, roasting, dipping, drizzling, or inventing something entirely new. My goal is simple: bring more flavor, fun, and creativity into your kitchen.

You'll find my sauces online, at local markets, and in neighborhood shops throughout the area. I happen to think they're pretty darn good—but don't just take my word for it.

Try them. Play with them. Put them on something you love. And let me know what you create.

I've packed the website with recipes, pairings, best uses, FAQs, and plenty of ideas to get you started.

Because in my world, it's necessary to put some sauce on it.

Cheers,