5 things you should know about Amanda.

1. I’ve lived and cooked in Connecticut, Philly, Bergamo (Italy!), New York City, Las Vegas and Montreal.

2. Pizza is probably my favorite thing to eat.

3. Pasta is probably my favorite thing to make.

4. Regardless of #2 and #3, French food is my favorite to cook.

5. Raw fennel is my favorite vegetable. I hate canned tuna. Epoisse is my favorite cheese.