A Little Background

I learned to cook through intense curiosity and what one would most certainly define as 'trial and error', and I wouldn't have it any other way. My strong Italian roots taught me a few things when it came to food:

1. Food is love. I love you? Eat.

2. Indulging your soul and heart, (as one does with food) > Vanity 

3. Cooking comes from the heart. You need to pour emotion into your food. It is by far my favorite means of expression. 

Whether it was Sunday dinner with my Grandparents, the whole family gathering for Grandma Loida's sauce and meatballs, dinner parties with friends or simply sharing a snack; Food brings people together. Always has, always will. I look to connect with the people I love all the time in this way. I also look to learn about and branch out into other cultures, cuisines, and eras through cooking. Sharing and carrying on any tradition, food related or not is how we stay connected to the our memories of the past, and to each other. 

I don't have a lot of time on my hands, if I am being quite honest. Who does? This doesn't mean I don't dream of and want flavorful, elaborate meals from my first waking breathe. So, I ask myself, "Self How can we beat the system today?". I hope I am able to portray my to the point, low fuss way of attaining beautiful, indulgent, and often times nutritious food to you in a way that is so, so approachable.