I learned to cook from both of my Nonna's, started at a young age about 7. I am now just teaching myself baking, I never had the time when I was working and now I am retired I have the time. I worked for the world famous Chef, Paul Prudhomme for 20 yrs as his restaurant Manager in New Orleans, where I was born and raised, part of my 45 yrs in the restaurant industry. Both of my Nonna's were from Sicily, each having a different style of cooking, which I have combined into my style, while still keeping some of their original recipies. Only problem my Brothers and I didn't write down recipies as they didn't have them, we learned by watching and tasting. I know now that baking is not something you are able to do, especially when I bake bread.
