Welcome! My name is Nicole and I have many little interests, but cooking and baking for friends is where it’s at. I just love how food brings people together. I also enjoy PBS, Etsy, my Netflix queue, frantic Google searches, J. Crew, mid-century modern decor, fuzzy blankets, bike rides, Jane Austen, good friends, my family and most of all, my perfect match and husband, Marc. He is my partner in all of my food adventures and makes a mean cocktail.

I’m a life-long Michigan girl with a full-time job in e-commerce. I work with great people and have a small group of fans that are happy to take care of any leftovers goodies.

I started this blog in March of 2009 to share my favorite recipes and learn along the way. I try to focus on seasonal ingredients and desserts with the perfect amount of sweetness. I excessively try new recipes and break the rules by almost always trying something new when I’m entertaining or bringing a dish to pass. I call my blog Dula Notes, because Dula is my married last name and I rather like it. There’s no great story behind the blog name, but I’ve been known to call my husband “Dula” and I sometimes use our last name in everyday language. This blog is simply this Dula’s notes on food and life.

Thanks for stopping by!

Nicole

Leave a comment or e-mail me: hello@dulanotes.com