Being the head of the Human Resources (HR) function within any organization is a daunting task.  The complexity, responsibility, and accountability that goes along with leading an HR program can lead to high levels of anxiety.  Moreover, having been entrusted with maintaining the overall “health” of an organization’s most valuable asset, the employees, I quickly realized that in order to have longevity, I would need to find ways of “escaping” after leaving the office.  As a result, I began focusing more and mor of my personal time and energy on hobby of cooking.  What I did not realize at the time was that I would find such comfort and solace in my kitchen.  As a result, I gradually branched out, focusing on learning as much as I could about food and cooking.  Though it started as a way to maintain my sanity working in difficult environments, it has become my way of connecting with a variety of people, sharing what I have learned.