What drew you to working at France 44?
I was teaching cooking classes before coming to France 44, and while I loved it, I needed something with more stable hours as my family grew. I had worked in production at a co-op and wanted to find something similar, so I applied to cook at France 44!
What is your background in cooking?
I studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. After cooking on the East Coast for a few years, I moved back to Wisconsin, where I am from, and made pizza for about 4 years before making my way to Minneapolis where I’ve cooked in restaurants and co-ops. I love to make simple, quality food; the kind of food that people really want to eat.
What is one thing we do not know about you?
I self-published a book of poetry!
What do you like to do when you are not cooking at France 44?
I love to play video games, Dungeons and Dragons, and I used to be in roller Derby! I also love to spend time with and play with my two kids.
Do you have a dream meal?
I actually cooked my dream meal when I catered my own wedding. It was a North-African/Mediterranean inspired meal. I cooked leg of lamb, couscous, and lots of veggies, and cooked it all in my wedding dress.
What is your favorite thing about working at France 44?
I like that every day is different – we produce so many different products, I’m never bored.