Eat well, even when your life gets tossed upside down.
In 2009, my husband, Jon, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which rocked our world. In culinary school, I found my passion for nutrition and got to work researching and asking a million questions to anyone who had the knowledge of how we could navigate his treatment, recovery and get the support we needed. Enter Paleo. This word and meaning has shifted for the last several years, as we found things that worked well for us, and how well Jon adjusted to his recovery. What we found, was that keeping the food simple, the flavors fresh, and the meals ready to eat were what saved our sanity. In 2015, six years later, Jon was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and we were once again shook, albeit with a better nutritional arsenal!
One night, a dear friend of ours from Jon's bible study came over and brought a meal his wife had prepared just for us. It was a delicious roasted salmon fillet, and a simple salad. No fanfare, just delicious and ready for us to enjoy. That became my "a-ha!" moment, as I felt the grace of getting back what I most needed with my husband; time. Precious time with the one I loved. I started my little personal chef services business that year and named it "La Bonne Vie", which in French, means "the good life". Our life had been made good from the provision of someone else taking care of one of our most basic human needs. I knew my life was meant to take care of others, and help them feel that same feeling I did, with a sense of consistent, delicious and healthy meals, without the dishes.
Thanks to an amazing team of doctors, nutritionists, a nerdy-food obsessed Chef wife, and the grace of God, Jon has made a full recovery and enjoys jiu jitsu, podcasts & educating others in EMS. We are so thankful for the support, food & provision.
Now, we have a team of Chefs who work hard each week to provide delicious, healthful meals to each and every one of our families. We take into account your specific dietary needs, picky kids, busy schedules, and time constraints so each meal is made specifically for you. We are an on purpose, non-cookie-cutter business and we look forward to creating delicious, personalized prepared meals for you and your family.
meet the team
Alicia Faith
Alicia is our Kitchen Manager and has been a professional Chef for over 15 years. She has a background in the healthcare industry and an eye for beautiful baked treats and small-batch catering. In her spare time, she loves going on adventures with her kids and tending to her flower garden.
Zack Damron
Zack is one of our Chefs and started his culinary career alongside French Chef Stanislas Borsik at Jean Farris Winery. He has a background in local fine dining, hotel cuisine, and large-scale catering. In his spare time, he enjoys regenerative agriculture, sustainable organics, and holistic health.
Jessica Faulhaber
Jessica is our resident Client Concierge & Office Manager. She has a passion for nutrition and works alongside our clients to craft a menu that works within their nutritional needs and taste preferences. Her motto is “Health starts with nutrition” and it’s evident in the work she provides to LBV and our clients. In her spare time, she enjoys her work as a fiber artist, working locally within the community to educate and share her craft.
Clay Miller
Clay is one of our Chefs and has over a decade of culinary experience, working locally here in Lexington. His love of technique, melding flavors, and keeping on top of food trends, lends LBV an elevated culinary experience that every guest remembers for years to come. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and exercising at the gym.
“When I get to heaven, I’ll be able to eat whatever I want. Until that happens, I have you!”