About

Hi! I’m Lily. Growing up in Michigan, I always loved the change of seasons and the recipes that came with them.  Sour cherries just in time for 4th of July pie, and hearty kale for cozy, winter soups. Our sink could often be found piled high with dishes and our black lab speckled in flour; but amidst the chaos was my happy place. When I started culinary school at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, I couldn't have predicted where my love of cooking would lead - it took me half a world away to a fine-dining restaurant in Australia, to a rural organic farm in Michigan, and to the University of Alabama football stadium as a sports nutritionist.

Later, I answered the call of the mountains and moved to Reno where I catered destination weddings in Lake Tahoe and completely fell in love with the beauty of the area. Tahoe brings me so much joy—when I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me skiing on the slopes, polar plunging in Lake Tahoe, or biking the dusty trails—and there's no better place to make my vision for Faded Apron a reality. Faded Apron aims to bring memorable moments and delicious food to visitors and locals alike, who want to take in all that Tahoe has to offer, and eat well while they do it. From private gatherings to grocery stock and meal prep to on-the-go picnics in nature, Faded Apron has you covered for stress-free entertaining, thoughtful food, and friendly service.