Hi! I'm Annie.
I am an author, restaurant owner, RN, and an over-all food enthusiast
I have been baking without sugar for as long as I can remember!
Growing up I would experiment with different sugar alternatives when I would bake cookies and cakes. Some of those experiments turned out better than others, as you may have expected. However, I learned a lot from all of my kitchen creating.
I was that kid who was always craving the sweet stuff.
Looking back on it, I started early on my journey as a sugar addict. My mother would serve me that popular 'punch' . I would ride my bike to the local with my friends in search of the sweetest thing that I could stuff into my mouth. I was constantly looking for the next sweet thing. Unfortunately, all of those sweets took their toll on my teeth, my body and my mind.
The Sugar Free Diva was born as a hobby...
This recipe website was really just a hobby. I would experiment with recipes, share them with my readers, and then move on. It was when I got feedback (good, bad, productive..) from my readers that I realized that I was on to something. I learned that I am not the only who wants to avoid sugar. This is what has kept me going.
Over time, I have authored a few cookbooks and an inspirational book for anyone needing help kicking the sugar train.
It was a few of my closest friends who started calling me 'the sugar free diva' when I would share tasty homemade baked goodies with them. I have made a lot of new friends doing sharing my baked goodies.
Every day certainly is a learning experience, isn't it?
Life as an adult- a bit more about me.
I worked as a nurse before going back to school to study graphic design. Graphic design gave me the perfect opportunity to use my 'culinary' skills with web design. That was when I started The Sugar Free Diva. Cooking and baking in my kitchen was where I knew I belonged. And then came the opportunity to invest in a popular breakfast restaurant that serves up great fresh food .
The Air Frying Diva
In 2023 I decided to so share my recipes for convenience cooking.
Convenience cooking, to me, is really food preparation that is easy and quick. We are all busy these days which is why I started theairfryingdiva, which is a website devoted to conveniently cooked recipes. My recipes include air frying, slow cooking (Crock Pot), using a single sheet pan, casseroles, and pressure cooking (Instapot). These are easy and offer a more healthy way to make delicious food- which I love.
In My Free Time..
I am a mom to two great adults and a few furry tagalongs that keep me on my toes. In my free time, I help manage a restaurant that I have invested in. I am an avid nature lover- walking, hiking, and just enjoying. 🙂
My books are on Amazon and my friends and family know where to find my restaurant.
Welcome to TheSugarFreeDiva! You never know what you may discover here!
