When I graduated from high school, cooking was not something I had thought about doing as a career. Besides, it was a profession that men dominated. Very few women were cooking in restaurants. I went to university and studied English Literature. I loved reading, still do. I taught English and even though I loved the subject, I felt unfulfilled. I traveled, everywhere. Probably, looking for myself. I grew up in a three generational Irish household. I watched my grandparents cook, all from scratch. Then one day, I started to do some research and discovered, in order for me to cook, I mean professionally, I needed to get into those kitchens. I needed to just push my way in and begin, at the very beginning. I am French trained, but am fully versed in all things Mediterranean. I've been cooking for twenty plus years (I lost count!). It is my life.Read less