JENNIFER PAGANO

JENNIFER PAGANO

I caught the food bug while assisting evening cooking classes at a small San Francisco Bay Area cooking school while in college and never looked back.  My career has always focused on food – from working with Julia Child to fostering discussions between...
JORGE ORTIZ

JORGE ORTIZ

Born and raised in Mexico, I enjoyed eating all kinds of Mexican food, including a typical food from the state of Michoacan called Morisqueta (white rice, beans, Pork with sauce, sour cream and cheese). When I came to the United States I started trying all kinds of...
JULIA FOXWORTHY

JULIA FOXWORTHY

I’m a proud Michigander born and raised, but Chicago is my home and favorite city. I grew up in a restaurant family full of food and wine lovers and feel lucky to have found a career that celebrates both. My most special memories—past and present—center around hosting...
KALYNDA STONE

KALYNDA STONE

I nourish my soul and stomach through tending to my vegetable garden and fruit trees. You can find me homesteading on the weekends canning tomatoes and making preserves. While I am rooted and inspired by historic craftsmanship, I also have an eye to the future, diving...