My mom, Jacqueline Nicole, was born in Verdun, France. She came to the U.S. with my American dad without speaking a word of English. She became an amazing pastry chef, working for The Willow Inn in Armonk in the '70s and The Homestead in Katonah. I grew up speaking French and watching her every move in the kitchen! My sons, 28 and 23, always enjoyed delicious meals, thanks to her influence. I consider myself a gourmet cook, and spending time in the kitchen is truly my happy place! I naturally fell into baking sourdough loaves, and during Thanksgiving, I baked and sold 70 loaves! This experience made me realize how much people enjoy sourdough, leading me to start teaching small sourdough bread classes where I share my favorite sourdough recipes. I really love the vibe!