Sea Kayaking In Alaska!

My Dad is one of my best friends.  Along with my Mom, he encouraged me to follow my dream of becoming a chef. Between my sophomore and junior years of college, he sent me to visit several culinary schools to see if that was what I really wanted to do. Once the decision was made to attend the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, he did not blink a eye when I dropped out of college to go to culinary school.

Over the years he has been one of my biggest cheerleaders.When I decided to quit my extremely stressful life as a Corporate Pastry Chef, he suggested that I join him on a cruise to Alaska. I had no job on the horizon, but he always knew I would find my niche in the culinary world.

Note: My Mom did not want to go and he also offered the cruise to my sisters who passed due to other responsibilities. His motto is to be fair to all of us equally, he ended up getting some cool jewelry for them in Alaska.

When I finally took the plunge to start Give Me Some Sugar, my father funded the start up. He is also part of the staff giving advice on wine pairings for our clients.

Today I found out that he was admitted to the ER for a minor heart condition. In my world my parents will live forever. But reality lets me know that that will not happen. I spoke to him at the hospital and he was busy flirting with the nurses so I know that he will be okay.

I am very lucky to have parents whom I respect and talk to on a regular basis. They have been nothing but amazing and supportive in my life and career.

Happy Cooking!

Chef Alekka