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I love food. Food has always been an important part of my life.
Growing up, my dad was a chef in several restaurants. We even owned several too.
Mom would work with him.

I would often spend my weekends helping out (making salads mostly) because of my age.

I did learn how to cook at a young age and still love cooking now.

Sunday dinner was very important at my house (and still is). It was the only day when the whole family was together.

I don't think food is over rated.

I love watching 30 minute meals when I have time and I collect (yes collect) cookbooks. I like to read them as you would a novel. Yu know, for ideas, techniques and to discover new ingredients.