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...

Chef Joe Ciminera has a long list of recognition from previous appointments. A native New Yorker Chef Joe has traveled the world working with the best chefs on earth. His time working at numerous fine...

Ray Cooney, a husband and proud father of three, is a retired New York City firefighter. While attempting to take a second floor window, back in November 2003, a back draft knocked him from his ladder...