Good Food

The first time I cooked for my family, I was 11 years old. I made a balanced meal from the Mayo Clinic cookbook complete with banana flambee as dessert.

Raising a large family of 6, my mom was always cooking quick, easy, and delicious meals. I remember sitting on the floor of the kitchen playing with rice in a container that she set aside for me to keep me busy. Brave woman for trusting me not to spill it all on the floor! Over time, I graduated from dry rice to learning classical southern Italian dishes and how to host like a BOSS (all thanks to my mom). My dad’s specialty was breakfast on the weekends. He taught me how to flip a pancake, make a perfect poached egg, and that you shouldn’t cry over spilled milk. I actually did drop a full gallon of milk and cried and my brothers laughed over how ironic it all was.

As I grew up and out of my parent’s kitchen, I found that I connected best with people from different cultures over food. From cupcakes and challah to coq au vin and thai curry. Working at the Expo in Milano, I bonded with my fellow Student Ambassadors in the kitchen, learning new cooking techniques and methods for reducing food waste.

I love cooking, food that makes you dance a little in your seat, good wine, and good company.

I hope you enjoy my recipes and restaurant recommendations!