I did this, that and the other. And now, here I am.

My passion is ...

creating things that make people happy

I know too much about ...

the human body and the way it works, not to mention the human mind

My parents always told me ...

speak slowly (I stuttered)

My childhood ambition ...

being a ballerina...or a gipsy

My favorite memory ...

the Italian Alps in the summer

Why I write ...

doesn't everyone who can?

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

anything but the news

My first job ...

make-up artist's apprentice

My best moment ...

the birth of my kids (2 best moments (-:)

My inspiration ...

love and its mystery

Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Your best invented dish

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Seashore Lasagna (serves 8)

This recipe came to me when I was working at Balducci's, one of the oldest and most famous gourmet food stores in NYC. I had been hired to transform traditional Italian recipes into health supportive dishes, without compromising on flavor, texture and creative flare. This recipe was the winner, meaning that it became one of Balducci's customers' favorites, as soon as I put it out. NOTE: this recipe is NOT meant for beginners. It requires having mastered some basic culinary skills (such as roasting and peeling a few red peppers, cleaning the shrimps, etc.) along...

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