Marco S.
Los Angeles, CA
BIO
As a child, I would spend a lot of my time in the kitchen looking at my mother cocking. As an Italian, all the family and social life gravitates around the kitchen.
That is how I learned the basics and essentials of what makes a truly fresh made and simple pasta dish, as well a all the different combinations that it can evolve to based on the sauce and the best ways to combine the two. So this gave me a good range of expertise in making home made gnocchi, tortellini, ravioli, lasagne, lasagne al forno, home-made pesto, tomato sauce etc... but also a strong knowledge on how to make a risotto a great and tasty experience...Of course I also learned couple of secrets making some recipes unique... But that remains part of the family secrets...
I am also adventurous in discovering and trying other cuisines. Growing-up in West Africa I was exposed to different influences: African is one but also French and Lebanese... Stating that If I was not Italian... I would for sure elect Lebanese as my first choice over Italian food!
If you guys like Italian cuisine, then you will love my genuine, simple and tasty approach of it!
That is how I learned the basics and essentials of what makes a truly fresh made and simple pasta dish, as well a all the different combinations that it can evolve to based on the sauce and the best ways to combine the two. So this gave me a good range of expertise in making home made gnocchi, tortellini, ravioli, lasagne, lasagne al forno, home-made pesto, tomato sauce etc... but also a strong knowledge on how to make a risotto a great and tasty experience...Of course I also learned couple of secrets making some recipes unique... But that remains part of the family secrets...
I am also adventurous in discovering and trying other cuisines. Growing-up in West Africa I was exposed to different influences: African is one but also French and Lebanese... Stating that If I was not Italian... I would for sure elect Lebanese as my first choice over Italian food!
If you guys like Italian cuisine, then you will love my genuine, simple and tasty approach of it!