Basics

Channels:
Food, Photography, and Writing
Genres:
Blog, Caribbean, Food, Fusion, Latin American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Still Life
Roles:
Personal Chef, Food Stylist, Writer, TV Chef
Specialties:
Cooking Classes, Food and Travel Writer, Cooking Demos, Recipe Developer, Food Stylist, Master Taster, Baker,
Hometown:
Chicago

Biography

I learned to cook with mom when I was four. I was born and raised in Chicago and grew up in a Mexcian home. Food is my life! I have over 15 years of experince in the food industry. I have worked as a waitress, bartender and line cook. Most recently I have done work as a culinary writer, food taster and recipe tester. I currently have my own business. The services I offer are private cooking classes, catering as well as recipe development, menu consultations, food styling and cooking demos. Pretty much anything food related...I'm your gal!

Statements

I offer Cuisine with a Sense of Style Dressed Up with Fresh Ingredients and Lively Flavors!

Styles

Fresh and innovative cooking highlighting local and seasonal ingredients. My flavor profiles are vibrant, bold and are balanced by taste. I thrive to bring my dishes to life with textures that are refined and colors that jump off the plate! Simple and tas

Achievements

Semi-finalist for season 3 of "The Next Food Network Star"!
WCR scholarship winner to study cuisine in Thailand, 2004.
CUESA guest chef for "Market To Table" program, May 5, 2007.
Appearance on "What's Your Time Worth", Fine Living Network, Spring 2007.

Exhibitions

I teach cooking classes at Sur la Table in San Francisco. I will be teaching at Whole Foods, San Mateo in August 2007. Come check it out...it's always a tasty good time!

Specialties

Cooking Classes, Food and Travel Writer, Cooking Demos, Recipe Developer, Food Stylist, Master Taster, Baker,

Inspirations

The cooks in my family as well as early culinary influences such as Julia Child and Martin Yan...the first TV chefs!