Hi! I am Gabriela and this is my virtual home. I am a self taught cook and a trained Pastry Chef.
I grew up in Romania during a very difficult time, in communism. Life was hard but family was always very important. I moved to U.S. many years ago and now I live in Minnesota, a very cold but cool state
Despite the harsh environment, long winters and short hot summers, I think this place suits me
My maternal grandmother is the one who I inherited the cooking genes from. In this picture you can see her, Elisabeta, together with her husband, my grandfather Nicolae and my mom, Victoria who I believe was about 5 years old when the picture was taken.