What inspired you to pursue a career in culinary arts?
I used to watch cooking shows on PBS and was always interested in the art and colors of the food. It wasn’t until I made my first trip to Mexico that I began to have a passion for flavors of so many different styles of cooking. I decided to do an apprenticeship in Arizona then worked my way around the Southwest learning to cook with the local ingredients.
How do you approach creating heathy and nutritious recipes without compromising on flavor?It’s all about simplicity and using herbs and spices. When using seafood as a protein, it is possible to recreate classic dishes while helping increase your intake of healthy fats versus bad fats.
