Our Story

Hello, I'm Teresa. Personal Chef and Baker for folks with nutritionally specific needs and food sensitivities.

I created Enlighten Your Palate in 2010 out of a need for healthier treats without compromising flavor and texture.

I prepare and cook nutritious custom menus made with options for people with food sensitivities and for Paleo, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan, and Keto menus for families and events.

“..after many years of testing and tasting, I have an arsenal of treats that compete with traditional desserts and taste even better!”

Having started as an alternative, paleo, and gluten-free pastry chef and after many years of testing recipes I have an arsenal of treats that compete with traditional desserts and taste even better. I use low glycemic sweeteners, coconut milk and alternative oils to create Vegan, Paleo, Keto treats and many are gluten-free.

Enlighten Your Palate has served the Portland Oregon area for the past 15 years, cooking for personal and corporate events, birthday and holiday parties as well as offering Personal Chef services to several lucky families at any time (we are open for new clients currently). The families we work with feel like an extension of my family. Ensuring folks can eat as healthfully as possible and not run into any ingredient “gotchas” is so important.
We want to share our delicious confections plus healthful AND delicious foods designed to meet your needs, sensitivities or allergies. We look forward to working with you.