Food means so much more to me than what we eat, it’s a source of connection - to the land, our bodies, our ancestors and each other. Cooking meals for people is my life’s greatest joy and purpose. It is my work, my enjoyment, my form of service to the world and those around me. I love to cultivate environments where we are able to come together - around a table, around a dish, and share in life’s greatest pleasure - to eat, drink, and be merry!

I have been cooking professionally for over a decade, and have learned from cooks and chefs all over the world. But the greatest lesson that cooking has taught me, and continues to teach me is to be gracious. Gracious with the land, the animals, to ourselves and each other, to celebrate life whenever it’s possible, and to always use olive oil and garlic (or maybe that’s just the Italian in me).