I have traveled the world to learn about many different cultures. I have found the tastes of many different countries, and I now combine these experiences into my cooking. I love to make an art of cooking. I love to cook anything that I can turn into something that someone not only would like to eat, but also appeals to all senses. I grew up in a traditional Dominican household, with mangu and huevos for breakfast every day. These traditions do hold a major part of my cooking technique, and I still hold my Dominican flavor very close when creating other dishes. I believe that my triumphs are making my family excited to sit down at the dinner table. I have no tragedies, for I have learned from every mistake. In life, there are always many lessons to be learned instead of counting something as a failure.