Danielle LaRosa

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Title: Assistant Culinary Producer

Year you started at FN: 2006

Path at FN: September 2006 to December 2006 Intern; December 2006 to September 2007 Freelancer; Hired October 2007 as Assistant Culinary Producer

Culinary education/background: Culinary Academy of Long Island/catering halls, gourmet stores/catering

Cuisine you're known for: American, Mediterranean —Tapas style

Favorite food: Cheese, any type of fish, beef, pork, anything spicy

Food you won't go near: Tripe — not a fan of its texture/smell when cooked

Culinary inspiration: Watching Julia Child, The Frugal Gourmet and the Food Network as a child/teenager

Favorite show: Iron Chef America, Jamie Oliver, Michael Chiarello, Nigella and Ina Garten

Do you prefer sweet foods or savory: Savory

If you were a condiment, what would you be: Deli or wholegrain mustard (I like spice!)

Charities or organizations you work for/with: Relay for Life/American Cancer Society