Q. How did you hear about us?
A. I found out about Chef Angels through my friend, Lena. Lena and I have known each other for over a decade through food of course! When she invited me to be a part of the Chef Angels program, it was an easy yes for me.

Q. Why Chef Angels?
A. I am passionate about cooking and even more passionate about educating young minds about the possibilities of food. It was a great fit for me and has given me the opportunity to work with communities in need that I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to reach.

Q. Favorite class?
A. Scratch made pizza!

Q. Why pizza?
A. Pizza is such a unifying food, and class attendees at multiple Chef Angels sites had a great time making their own pies. I think the familiarity of the food as well as a resounding positive vibe surrounding its flavor profile really helped each of the kids get way into the pizza making process.

Q. Favorite ingredient?
A. I love fresh figs. Figs are a Southern California favorite and have a limited season, so when they are around, there’s even more motivation to use them and snack on them as much as possible.

Q. How do you use fresh figs?
A. I love them on salads, on pizza, and even in jam form on top of toast.