She was raised on an Organic orchard in the Willamette Valley, where she grew up working on the family's fruit and vegetable farm. Iris' nutritional education centers on assisting others to make healthy food choices and enhance their natural energy levels. Her culinary focus is primarily based on creative ways to include delicious plant-foods as well as homemade sauces and dressings. She is sensitive to the diversity of each person's individualized needs, and often adjusts recipes for special diets.