Owner/OPERATOR - She/Her

Howdy, hi, hello — I’m Amber. I’m in my mid-30s, three years sober, and living a life I love here in Portland with my rescue pup (and fellow Libra), Dolly Parton. When I’m not cooking, you’ll probably find on my way to the river, a classic movie playing at Acadamy, a concert, a food pop-up, or wandering a farmers market & introducing myself to every dog in sight. I’m a memoir and reality TV fanatic, pizza connoisseur, new-to-strength-training gym rat, coffee snob, and a human who’s constantly working through old childhood patterns and relearning how to love myself.

After a decade of managing restaurants — and a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits — I walked away from both. Five years ago, my doctor told me my cholesterol levels were so high I was essentially preparing for a heart attack. That was the wake-up call. I began listening to my body in a new way and discovered how powerful clean, whole ingredients could be.

What started as a personal shift has grown into a passion: helping others find that same sense of nourishment. Whether vegan, vegetarian, or carnivore — we all benefit from more plants on our plates.

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My Philosophy

Nourishment isn’t a 30-day reset or a quick detox. It’s a daily practice. It’s about building meals (and moments) that strengthen your body and soften your life.

For me, the food is only half the story. Ambrosia has grown into a community fueled by compassion, kindness, and connection. Many of my clients and I have never even met face-to-face, yet there’s a real sense of trust between us — a reminder that feeding one another is one of the oldest, most human ways of caring.

And here’s something else I’m proud of: against the advice of mentors (and even a few clients), I’ve never raised my prices. I didn’t start this business to get wealthy — I started it to help my community become wealthy in vegetable-focused meals.

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Why I Do This

    •    To make eating well simple, affordable, and joyful.

    •    To give families and busy folks time back in their week.

    •    To help others find the same healing I did when I changed the way I nourished myself.

So — what are your nutrition goals? What would you be eating more of if you had the time to prepare it? Are you stuck trying to stay creative with dietary restrictions?

I’d love to help you answer those questions.

Let’s refuel, together.