Dining

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Windsor?

A: I enjoy working and interacting with the entire Windsor family, from our residents to my fellow team members. For the past 12 years it is always a pleasure coming into work and sharing my passion for food.

Q: How would you describe your cooking style?

A: I have a complex food philosophy. I really enjoy trying new things and taking risks when it comes to preparing dishes. I strive to always use fresh ingredients. My favorite influences come from Mexican, Italian and Latin cuisines.

Q: What’s your favorite item on the menu?

A: Pastas are my specialty. A popular event at Windsor is our “Wacky Wednesday” program. During that event, I host a cooking demonstration for our residents in which they get to create their own ideal pasta dish.

Q: What do you like to cook at home?

A: I love to barbecue. It brings me much joy to invite all of my family and friends over to my home and prepare some good old comfort food.

Q: What’s a tip or technique you use in the kitchen that people may not know about?

A: An interesting technique I use in creating the perfect rice dish is to bring the rice to a boil with seasoning rather than steam or stovetop cook it. When you bring the rice to a boil you are able to monitor it more closely, so I can get the perfect rice. Steaming or stovetop cooking rice can cause the rice to not be fully cooked evenly and have the appropriate texture.