I grew up in the heart of Southwestern Louisiana, Cajun Country, Lafayette. It seems my passion for cooking was inspired when I was very young. Not only by my mother, but my grandmother Janie aka Red. While cooking, she would tell me stories of her growing up and her cooking experiences. I was hooked from that point. Italian food is no doubt my passion and favorite food to cook. French would be next because of my heritage. In the kitchen cooking and everyone has a roll to play whether cutting onions or telling stories. Lasagna, grilled chicken fettuccini, smoked turkey, Savoca roll (named after a small town in Sicily) which I think is the best place on earth. On the sweet side, fudge, pumpkin roll and brownies. Ravioli - still not sure what happened but ouch they just desegregated. The inside mixture was great but that is about it!