Hi, I’m Marie, chef, wellness educator, and the founder of Chef Marie Cooks Clean and Proper Palate, my highly sought-after private chef service known for nourishing, farm-to-table experiences.

But this journey didn’t begin with a brand. It began with burnout, physically, emotionally, and mentally.

For years, I struggled with emotional eating, inflammation, and a deep disconnect from my body. I was exhausted, doing everything I thought was “right” following wellness trends, chasing clean products, forcing food rules but I still didn’t feel well. Nothing truly clicked.

And then came the judgment:
“She doesn’t look the part.”
People questioned how I could speak on health when I didn’t fit the mold. They didn’t see the inflammation, the food sensitivities, the heavy metal overload, or the glyphosate toxicity. They didn’t see the hard work I was quietly doing behind the scenes or how difficult it was just to show up. I didn’t feel seen.

Eventually, I got answers. And with those answers came clarity.

I realized healing wasn’t just about what I was eating, it was about how I was cooking, living, and supporting my body as a whole. I began detoxing my kitchen, replacing toxic cookware with safe, non-leaching materials. I started creating meals that truly supported my body instead of burdening it.

It wasn’t and still isn’t an overnight fix. I’m still detoxing. Still managing inflammation. Still walking this path daily. But now, I’m doing it with knowledge, intention, and compassion for where I am in the process.

Today, in addition to serving clients through Proper Palate, I guide others through the same kind of transformation not just by feeding them, but by empowering them to nourish themselves. I teach clean cooking, kitchen detoxing, and the foundations of healing with food without the overwhelm, shame, or restriction.

So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things and still not getting answers… if you’ve been judged or misunderstood on your journey, I want you to know you're not alone. I GOT YOU! Healing is complex. It’s ongoing. And it starts in the kitchen not with perfection, but with awareness.

Let’s cook clean, feel good, and rebuild one meal at a time.