Kathy's Photography Portfolio
Awards and Honors
Hi everyone,
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HHL features my vegan recipes, food photography, life lessons, wellness tips and healthy foodie inspiration from me to you. I am an artist, writer, healthy kids advocate, animal lover, wife, entrepreneur and open-hearted dream follower. More info about me below...
Kathy is the creator of the healthy kids brand The Lunchbox Bunch (LBB).Kathy's LBB mission is to inspire kids of all ages to be curious about food - and to taste, love and learn about a wide variety of fruits and veggies.
Culinary Adventures: Kathy has had quite a few culinary adventures like competing in the DOLE California CookOff, interviewing her childhood wellness idol Marilu Henner, dining out with a few fabulous people, competing in the Tofu Takedown NYC, being a judge at the very first Veggie Conquest Cook-Off event in NYC, having my blog and LA eats photo featured in the LA Times Daily Dish food blog and many many more to come...
Kathy grew up in Santa Cruz California where her passion for healthy vegan cooking and eating, food photography, green living and art, began. Kathy received her B.S in Health Promotion from American University in Washington DC.
As a vegan self-taught cook, she specializes in cuisine that is organic, vegan and seasonal. Kathy's blog Healthy. Happy. Life. features recipes, wellness tips, super foods, travel quips and wellness news.
An artist at heart, Kathy has contributed her creativity to numerous projects in the food, film, fashion, publishing and fine art industries. She has authored three children's book through her Lunchbox Bunch brand.
Kathy lives in downtown NYC with her husband and cat Nelly. Though she maintains the status of 'California Girl' at heart.
Healthy Voyager Interview - *if you don't have itunes - listen here*
Why vegan, not vegetarian?
A very quick summary of an excellent question "why vegan and not vegetarian" ...
It all starts with animals for me. I've had a passionate love of animals since I was a child and after a lot of research and reading about factory farming and animal products practices, I simply decided that animal products do not serve a need in my life. That includes food, fashion and household items.
Nutritionally speaking, I've found that I don't need animal products in my diet. I get all the protein, nutrients (and flavor) I need from fruit, veggies, grains, legumes, etc. So I went vegan as a result of my respect for animals. Other reasons people 'go vegan' include: food allergies, health restrictions, diet goals or simply because it makes them feel fabulous to eat vegan foods.
More questions and answers: Have you read the Healthy. Happy. Life. FAQ's? Lots of info there.
Blog: www.healthy-happy-life.com OR http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com
Photography Portfolio: photos.lunchboxbunch.com
The Lunchbox Bunch: www.lunchboxbunch.com
Fun Facts about Kathy:
*Born in Santa Cruz, California - I have lived in Washington DC, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, New York City and Santa Monica. But I will always be a beach-loving, sun-loving, California girl at heart. My wedding was where else - on the beach. I currently live in NYC.
*I have a cat named Nelly who I adopted from a shelter in Los Angeles, California in 2001.
*My Camera - I am a passionate food photographer I shoot with a Canon 7D EOS - 100mm Macro lens. I am available to work on photography assignments in the NYC metro area. Email me for details on my services. kathy (at) lunchboxbunch (dot) com.
*I am a shameless NYC foodie. I will dine just about anywhere - and hope for the best vegan meal the kitchen can offer. Some of my fave vegan restaurants can be found in my FAQ's section. And yes, I am a foodie tv fan. Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, NFNS, Kitchen Nightmares, Top Chef Masters, Iron Chef, Food Network Shows, No Reservations,....love them all.
*I love oil painting. Though my painting time is rare. You can check out some of my artwork here.
*My favorite sports to play (and watch) are tennis and basketball. I am a Yoga fan as well.
*I am a smoothie fanatic. My first high school job was at Jamba Juice in California. I adore fresh pressed juices too.
*I grocery shop almost everyday. I love it. A few fresh produce items everyday keeps my at-home menu healthy and happy. My fave NYC food stores: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, LifeThyme and Gourmet Garage.
*I love to travel (who doesn't?) - My favorite travel destinations are Miami (South Beach), Maui, Paris, Italy, LA, Tahoe, Yosemite, Aspen and Napa Valley.
Destinations on the top of my list include: A road trip through the south of France-Spain and Italy. Blue Lagoon, Iceland. And anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. I would also love to visit Sweden and Norway.
*My favorite mainstream spa experience can be found at any Mandarin Oriental hotel, especially those in NYC, Miami and DC.
*Most asked question: Why did you become vegan? A: Complex question, here's the simple answer: I have a great love and respect for all living creatures. And consuming animals or animal products doesn't sit right with my heart, my head or my body. see above veg vs. vegan answer as well.
*My favorite wellness tips include: drinking lots of coconut water, eating giant big multi-ingredient salads everyday, experimenting with seasonal ingredients, epsom salts in a hot bath, hot yoga, long walks on weekends, naps, spending time with animals like my kitty, deep breathing, smoothies/juices, raw foods whenever possible, starting each day with fresh fruit, not shunning healthy fats like avocados-nuts-and olive oil and using laughter as the medicine that heals all.
*Favorite books: Rebecca Woods Whole Foods Encyclopedia and Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover. See complete list here.
A few photos from my life....
More Photos from my world:
SoHo NYC sunrise:
Central Park NYC:
Where I grew up, Santa Cruz, CA:
Me and my Husband in NYC, 2010:
NYC - My Town (for now anyways.) 2010:
Me wearing a 'Worldly Garlic' LBB Tee, 2010:
Busy as a Bee, 2010:
My kitty Nelly 2010.. more kitty photography here
Me and my kitty cat Nelly, 2009:
Me, Feb 2009:
Me in Central Park, NYC, 2007
Me doing a storytime with some amazing Whole Foods kids, 2008:
Reading my Secret Agent Plum Lunchbox Bunch book: One the Case: Secret Senses, 2008:
TofuTakedown, NYC, 2009:
My family, 2009:
My wedding, 2006:
My senior year in high school, 1999:
Santa Cruz, California beach with friend Jen:
Me.
About Kathy. Photos, Facts, Projects, Adventures.
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