I cook for joy and healing
For me, cooking is joy and healing. I design meals to help you feel nourished while honoring the land, and I focus on enhancing the unique flavor and healing properties of each ingredient.
My roots are home-taught and deeply studied
I learned to cook at a very young age from my mother, and I’ve felt the joy of transforming fresh ingredients into delicious meals ever since. Over the years I’ve also studied and practiced Ayurveda and Macrobiotics, which shape how I build balanced, restorative menus.
I lead with intention, love, and Aloha
My kitchen philosophy is love and Aloha. I choose ingredients with care and intention, because that feeling is what makes a meal not only delicious, but emotionally nourishing too.
Yumi did an incredible job putting together a customized menu for my family, which included adults and children. The menu was fresh, vibrant, and included incredible flavors from the local Hawaii region we were staying in. Additionally, it was delicious and enjoyable for all ages! We used her for both brunch and breakfast services, as well as dinners, and each meal fully exceeded our expectations. She provided all the required services, including a robust cleanup of her entire workstation prior to departure. It was a huge relief to have great meal prepared in our rental and a great experience for our entire party. Would definitely consider using the service and Yumi again.