My fondest food memories are of the family dinners that my first generation Italian American grandmother, Palma Giacopuzzi Abram, would cook. Starting with Canederli (bread dumplings served in broth), followed by Polenta or Gnocchi, and homemade Ravioli. Delicious!...
I make things pretty. Born on the tropical island of the Philippines, grew up in the Bay Area, studied in San Diego and Italy, and escaped to Chicago mainly for the food (not the weather). Mama of two. Love to travel, and travel to eat. I bake cakes and like to create...
The #1 thing I learned in culinary school and while cooking professionally is to let the ingredients do the talking. Because when you start with the highest quality local ingredients and serve them with a minimal amount of fuss, the experience will be truly...
“Kain na tayo.” That means “Let’s eat!”, in Tagalog (Filipino). Having grown up in the Philippines, I noticed that every big party is not complete without the “Lechon” (a whole roasted pig–the most invited party guest)....
North Carolina native with a healthy obsession with baked goods. Trips with my husband and pup are planned around visiting bakeries where my eyes are always bigger than my stomach, but I need to taste it all! No matter where I am, I am usually singing and dancing...
