I've been in the restaurant industry for over 17 years. I am currently head chef at a wonderful Italian eatery. The highlight of my week is going to the farmers market and talking to the people I've grown to become friends with about their produce, animals, land of even just the weather. I love cooking everything. I involved my kids in my kitchen at home as much as possible. I'm family oriented and always positive

For me, cooking is...

All about making people happy. I think about food and ingredients all the time. There are so many beautiful possibilities. Learning is vital.

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate enough to gain most of my skills on the job over many years and in many different kitchens. I now learn on my own and am WCA certified