'Patricia Ysabella Suarez

Title: Chef and recipe developer

Location: Miami, Florida

Miami-born Patricia Ysabella is a culinary adventurer with Cuban roots, infusing bold flavors into every dish. She honed her self-taught skills as a private chef in Miami and New York, catering to intimate gatherings, small film sets, and hosting lively Cuban pop-up dinners. Previously a recipe developer on America's Test Kitchen's book team, Patricia now creates accessible yet exciting dishes. Her culinary journey, including immersive experiences in Italy and Mexico, has shaped her versatile style. From classic Cuban comfort to unexpected flavor combinations, Patricia's cooking is a celebration of diverse cultures and vibrant flavor combinations.

Experience

My experience is driven by my love of food, from learning the basics of cuban cooking with my mom, watching food network as a child, to working at America's Test Kitchen. This invaluable experience sharpened my technical skills and deepened my understanding of recipe developing. I've had the opportunity to cater intimate gatherings and events, work as a private chef, and host my own dinner pop-ups, bringing my passion for food to life for others and honing my culinary skills.

Education

Internship at Tenuta di Spannocchia: here I took part in a harvest and assisted in making wine, harvested olives and learned how to make olive oil, and immersed myself in Tuscan cuisine and culture.

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