Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I grew up in the suburbs and fell in love with Chicago while I was in culinary school.  It took some time but I finally made my way back to Printer’s Row!

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Just over 2 months!

Biggest Passions?
My kitties Wrigley & Swish! My husband Larry and I have a North Side kitty and a South Side kitty – though I guess Swish is now technically a Yankee kitty, but we don’t talk about that!  I also love talking about food and cooking.

If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be?
Implusive.  I have a tendency to make crazy, last minute decisions.  I change my mind a lot based on what happens to be in front of me at the time.

A goal you have achieved that you are proud of?
Running a 5K last October!  I never ran before in my life, but I signed up and then had to do it (see the impulsive comment above!).  It was so much fun that I am now hooked!

What’s your personal motto?
“If you can’t laugh at yourself, you must not be very funny.”  I try not to take myself too seriously and just want to laugh when I do something embarrassing – which is a lot of the time.

Do you have any unique talents?
I have a nose like a bloodhound; I smell everything.

Something surprising about you?
Before becoming a Chef, I originally went to college for Math and Physics.

What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
I went ghost hunting on Cuba Road in Barrington.  I didn’t find any though…

What is the coolest thing about your PB team?
I am new to River North, but I can already see that they are amazing at working hard and having fun at the same time!

If you could eat one PB item forever what would it be?
Spinach & Pesto!

If you could add one item to the PB menu what would it be?
A Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl

If you could manage a Protein Bar anywhere in the world where would it be?
Barbados – right on the beach.

Katie’s LOVE List 

Word—Schnitzel
Magazine—Eating Well
Musician—Pitbull
TV Show—Psych
Movie—Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Website—ICanHasCheezburger.com – who doesn’t love funny pictures of cats?
Place in the world—South Caribbean – Barbados or Aruba
Way to spend your Saturday mornings—On the couch with a cup of coffee and a kitty in my lap just relaxing.
Restaurant—Ja Grill
Way to work out—Running, followed by some yoga.
Way to celebrate—Champagne – nothing else matters as long as there is Champagne!