A dream realized!

Finally, a dream realized.  For as long as I can remember, I have loved and I mean absolutely loved to cook.  I learned as I like to say, at my mothers knee. I would watch her with wonder as she tied up a roast, stuffed a pork loin or made gumbo.  I would take mental notes to remember how to do what ever wonderful thing I witnessed her doing.  She was the ultimate personal chef, she would cook on Sunday for the week. Being a single mom and working a full time job with three kids to feed, this worked best for her.  Who knew I would eventually use that same method to make a living at something I loved doing?  I named my company Ah La Lou after my mom who lost a courageous battle with cancer in May of 2007.  As an adult, when we would cook together and when she would "doctor" up a recipe, she would say Ah La Lou (mom's name is Louise :-)  So today, I am Chef Alyssa all because mom took the time to cultivate my love for cooking at her knee.  I am so blessed to have her as a mom and mentor.