Who is Lucy??

I moved from upstate new York to Brevard county in 1980. I was 20 years old, and although I always thought I would....

I never left!!

 

I worked at the Kennedy Space Center for almost 5 years, Space shuttles and rockets were very exciting for a girl from a small town in NY. Like most people I had a variety of jobs and accumulated a wealth of experience. My time in college and jobs at print shops let me to publish Brevard county's 1st natural health magazine "Nature's Guide Magazine". 

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My interest in natural foods and natural medicine lead me to Wild Oats where I was the marketing manager. Wild Oats concept of marketing was to bring food out to the public and let people taste the difference. That took me into the kitchen where I found my true passion.

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Van Gogh's Creative Cafe

My love of food got me thinking about my own little cafe. In my heart I am an artist so I wanted to bring that into my place. In January 2006 Van Goghs Creative Cafe opened. I loved that little place and I learned so much from it. Which brings me to where I am today. I manage the cafe at Nature's Market. I love Colleen and David Jackson (owners of Nature's Market) for giving me this great opportunity to grow and create new recipes.

Last August I started writing the recipe column for "Charm Magazine" entitled "In the Kitchen with Lucy"

Many people know me as Leigh, but my real name is  "Lucy Leigh" so I thought I embrace my real name and go with it.

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What I Love to Do

Well what I really like to do is create! I feel that  I am an artist and food is my medium. Nothing makes me happier than creating a new dish. For me its not just about the food tasting good, it has to look good too, oh yeah and I want it to be healthy. That is why I love to cook vegetables. They are colorful and delicious. The texture and nutrient they give food challenge and excite me. I know I sound like a cooking geek but what can I say.

Most people don't get anyway near 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day and that is where I am going to help you. With unique and delicious ways to get you and your family to eat more veggies.