I can still remember my first dish... It was a PORK MENUDO!!! Sorry if I can't provide the pictures... It was a long long time... That was like 15 years ago, when my family celebrated our annual town fiesta (25th of July), and have they put me in charge of cooking one classic dish.
I was guided by my Mom and Grandma, to go through every procedure of cooking the special Menudo, that has been an all time favorite of the whole clan.. Nervous and clueless of whats happening in our home kitchen,,, I patiently followed every method by heart... I guess my parents saw a great amount of interest on cooking in me, at a very young age... I hope you'll believe me when I say that I really didn't dream to be a Chef someday... But somehow my parents was not surpised when i turned out to be the Head Chef I am today..
That time, I only cook for fun! A good way to spend some quality time with my very busy and work-a-holic mother... I grew up in a food loving family, where in at dinner time, everyone have to be present.. Even on the simpliest dish made for us by my mom or granny, it was always a feast..
That was my best influence in cooking!! It is still vivid on my toughts, how did I learned to marinade, how to sautee, how to blend flavors and how to create a very delicious dish at a very young age... "You have to give it all your heart and attention, to produce a great dish" my granny always tells me...
As a professional Chef for more than 8 years, I always carry that same old guidelines that have brought me to a very good stand in my career... Give it your best!!!! Give it your heart!! And no matter how simple your recipe is, IT will be Very SPECIAL!!! The legacy of my grand parent on me....
To everyone: Happy cooking!!!
And Indulge on "The Joy of making Good Food"....
