A little about my Links

Artisan Sweets- This is a really well done food blog. The photos really pop and the prose is well written. Here is a writer who shares her life through her love of desserts.

Blackfish- This restaurant is the creation of two very talented Drexel alumni, Charles Roman and Ashley Hess. Blackfish is spectacular, and Ashley is a dear and appreciated friend.

Becks and Posh-This food blog is so cute. I love the idea of this couple exploring food together; it reminds me a little of my own life, and I really enjoy the European insights.

Cake Monger- Here is a talented young pastry cook making some marvelous cakes in San Francisco. His blog puts me in such awe!

Chef Chris- A fountain of knowledge and a thorough and motivating instructor, Chef Chris Koch really impacted my experience at Drexel University. I try to carry the lessons and skills he taught me as I move forward with my culinary career.

Christina Cooks- Christina Pirello has been such an inspiration and source of support for me. Her website just touches on the many amazing things she does! I am so thankful to have her in my life.

Curious Cook- Harold McGee is somewhat of an expert on the science of food and cooking. His website is a plethora of information and a wonderful resource.

Dirt Cake- This is the food blogger who inspired me to start a blog myself. A wonderful source of inspiration and often a partner in crime on adventures or recipe testing, Miss Katzie is true friend and a gifted pastry cook.

Dori Greenspan- This is a wonderful blog about an American living in Paris and her cooking adventures there.

Drexel University Culinary Arts- My alumna mater, Drexel University taught me my basic culinary skills as well as a love for the city of Philadelphia, introduced me to a great cheese steak and an appreciation for Bon Jovi.

Farrah Olivia- I spent a six-month internship working with Pastry Chef Leon Baker and Chef Morou Ottawa. The work they are doing at Farrah Olivia is outstanding, and I cherish the knowledge they instilled in me.

Matt’s Bites- This is one of my favorite food blogs. Matt Armendariz is not only a magnificent photographer but also a great writer and his love for food really shines through in his dedication for this blog.

Providence-I am currently working at this wonderful one star Michelin restaurant learning a whole new ball game under pastry chef Adrian Vasquez.

Presidential Catering- Jennifer Mandracchia is the gifted pastry chef of this catering company. She is always eager to answer a pastry question, and is often a collaborator on recipe ideas.

Sherry Yard- During my time at Spago Beverly Hills, the talented Chef Sherry Yard taught me many of the basics of pastry arts.

Spago Beverly Hills- I spent fifteen months working at Spago Beverly Hills learning the ins and outs of a grand fine dining restaurant with some of the nation’s top chefs.