I am a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute of New York City. I love to cook and have been in the kitchen as far back as I can remember. A life-long vegetarian and now a plant-based chef, I enjoy junk food as much as the next guy, but realize that though it tastes good, it is not good for me. Have you ever heard the saying: “You are what you eat”? Well, science is telling us that this is absolutely true. The food choices we make today are super important to how we feel and operate tomorrow. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could come up with recipes that do both, taste delicious and make us feel wonderful? That is my quest.
Enough talking, let’s get cooking!
Ani
My Mama:
Many people ask me who is my biggest culinary inspiration, and that is an easy answer, it’s 100%, hands down, without a shadow-of-a-doubt, my precious Mama. Some of my fondest memories are the times I spent and continue to spend with her in the kitchen.
Mama is my right-hand person and one of the first people that I go to when I need inspiration or someone to bounce ideas off. She is quick to help me, whether that be recipe testing or running a camera. We are a team!
I owe so much to my Mama. If I could someday be a fraction of the women she is, I would count myself very blessed.
