My Grandfather, Joseph Natividad Vasquez, was a trained and certified pit master and experienced chef who cooked all over the great state of Texas. He was my mentor and I watched him every day, asking...

Growing up in Shenandoah Valley, VA, most of my earliest memories are centered around a true southern kitchen. For me food is love, family and happiness. I have always loved history and food and belie...

Kathryn Raaker’s love of cooking, coupled with her constant concern for her own weight and that of others, prompted her to create the TV show “The Chef you and I”.  The oldest of seven children...