Occupation: Freelance writer, owner of Apostrophe S. Mom to three. Wife to one. Volunteer to many.
What did you eat today?
Poached eggs and corned beef hash, grilled gouda, avocado and red onion sandwich on ciabatta, Italian sausage and risotto with butternut squash.
What do you never eat?
Green peppers and pork hocks, ugh.
What is your personal specialty?
Risotto of all shapes and sizes and cajun bread pudding.
What is your favorite kitchen item?
My lemon zester. I heart it.
World ends tomorrow. Describe your last meal.
A big glass of Nk’Mip’s Meritage wine. My husband’s fusilli with Italian sausage, fennel and red chilis. My daughter Ella’s lemon meringue pie.
Where do you eat out most frequently?
I love Leva for their cappuccinos, pastries, gelati and lunch panino.
What’s the best place to eat in Edmonton?
I adore Culina for special night out. It is dark, intimate and very romantic. The service is perfect.
If you weren’t limited by geography, where and what would you eat?
Ah, this is a cliché, but true – Italy! Specifically, rural Italy, in a region called Abruzzo, on a little olive oil farm called Le Magnolie. The Nonna of the house does the cooking, and it is simple, hearty, fresh and belissimo! I am at her mercy, but hopefully she’d serve a big plate of antipasto, homemade gnocchi nestled perched on fresh tomato sauce and garlic, roast turkey with lemon and rosemary and warm pizzelles with homemade cherry jam.
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