Phone eats first? Yea, that's my motto.
Instagram is flooded with food pages and I held strong for a long time not making my own. When I went abroad to Milan, Italy, my normal Instagram had become a food Instagram.
To relieve my followers of a constant stream of what I've been cooking or eating, I made @roogatoni.
This page celebrates food and how delicious it can be. It's not about counting calories or healthy alternatives, it's all for the love of food.
When I got my dog, Roo, it gained another topic.
Cheese Boards
When I cook with my dad, his line is, "presentation is everything". In this way, food is art.
I am a big fan of a cheese plate. I always liked to try different combinations and all different flavors. They are also so beautiful.
A few years ago, I decided to make my first cheese plate. That was the beginning of what became my favorite party trick
My Cooking
My love of food has been long-standing, but my love for cooking evolved about 10 years ago.
I started as a sous chef to my dad, intent on following every step the directions laid out.
I failed; I burned things, overcooked, and undercooked. I also successfully chopped, sauteed, and baked. I've now gone off-book, adding an extra pinch here, and a splash of that here.
Cooking is the space where I can let go, explore new things, and make delicious food for the people I care about.
