To bring families and friends back to the table for their evening meals.  Some of my fondest memories revolve around food and dinner time.  A study found the only thing National Merit Scholars have in common is that they sat down as a family to eat dinner.  Family and cooking are my passions, what a wonderful way to combine them, providing an economical, healthy alternative to fast food.

My love of cooking began at a very young age, sitting on the counter “helping” my Mother.  I never remember a time I wasn’t cooking.  What an incredible blessing to know your passion from such a young age.  I was a feature as the “Cook of the Week” in my local newspaper at the ripe old age of 12.  I am a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX.  While in college I ran a small catering business with my college roommate “Starving Students Catering”.

After graduation I went to the CIA in Hyde Park, NY, I graduated as the valedictorian of my class with high honors. While at the CIA I met my future husband Dave Hermann.  Yet another blessing in my life; meeting someone who shares my passion for family and food.  Dave and I opened The Range at the Barton House in 1997 shortly after we married.  It has been like a child in many ways.  However our greatest blessings are our actual children; twins, Joseph and David and our newest addition Luke.

Our family knows all about busy schedules!  Mealtime Mastered is a true mission to help families connect.