Origin

I grew up in Italy and learned to cook when I was very young -- mostly out of necessity and discipline. Necessity because my mother was usually working and had little time for cooking. Discipline because my parents believed that their children (my twin brothers and I) should go out into the world well prepared. And my parents succeeded in that feat.

I have done a lot of cooking over the years; at first, for a family of five while I was growing up in Italy. Later, after I got married and moved to the United States, I cooked for a family of four. I have also had the pleasure of cooking for many large gatherings -- with satisfying and rewarding results.

Now, for the pleasure of it, I want to share my knowledge and experience -- with the hope that many others will enjoy it as much as I do.