My name is Jennifer and I'm crazy about food.
I love reading about it, travelling to discover it, buying it, cooking it and most especially, sharing it with others.
My formal training is as a pastry chef (Le Cordon Bleu) and cake designer (Wilton) and thirteen years ago my husband and I, along with my pots and pans, moved to Monaco to escape cold Canadian winters.
Not long after that I created a charitable bakery called Cakes for a Cause. All of the revenue I make goes to charity. As far as I know it's the only one of its kind. Here are my credentials!
Not long after that I created a charitable bakery called Cakes for a Cause. All of the revenue I make goes to charity. As far as I know it's the only one of its kind. Here are my credentials!
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| The UNU Farmer's Market in Tokyo |
One of my favourite things to do is to head out to the local produce markets early in the morning, long before they become busy. It's the best time to chat with the vendors, learn about their products and share the local gossip. What a pleasure it is to speak to these inspiring and hard working people, so passionate about what they do.
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| Artichokes from Asti in the Piedmonte, Italy |
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| White Truffles from Alba |
I also love to travel. While everyone else is visiting museums or shopping, I'm up early, running off to the local food markets, discovering and buying things to share with friends when I get back home.
Through Gustia, I'll share these finds with you, the pleasures of local and seasonal foods, and create some original recipes so you can share with friends and family.
So this is me and this is Gustia.
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| The Beautiful Pastry of Hong Kong's Tony Wong |
So this is me and this is Gustia.
Please enjoy your visit and visit often, be inspired, and let me know what's cooking in your kitchen.
