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I Love Fresh Citrus And Always Keep Lemons, Limes, And Oranges On Hand; They Come In Handy For Spritzing Up Quickly Grilled Meats, Seafoods, And Vegetables, Especially When Followed Up By A Quick Drizzle Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

I've Always Been Known For Bold Flavors And Rustic Cooking, But There Is Another Side To Me. As You Evolve As A Cook, You Understand Life And How Serious It Is. There Comes A Point Where There's Got To Be A Better Balance.

My Inspiration Was My Mom. She's A Great Cook, And She Still Cooks, And We Still Banter Back And Forth About Cooking. Growing Up In A Mostly Portuguese Community, Food Was Important And The Family Table Was Extremely Important. At A Very Young Age I Understood That.

My Philosophy From Day One Is That I Can Sleep Better At Night If I Can Improve An Individual's Knowledge About Food And Wine, And Do It On A Daily Basis.

I Don't Limit Myself.