Alex Lopez

• Age: 34
• Gender: Female
• Astrological Sign: Leo
• Zodiac Year: Rabbit
• Occupation: Personal Chef & Cooking Teacher
• Location: Chicago : Illinois : United States

About Me

I am a freelance chef. I teach cooking classes as well as work as a personal chef, recipe developer and food stylist. I have been spicing up the culinary scenes in Chicago, San Francisco and Florida for the past 10 years. I am an avid food blogger and enjoy spending my free time snapping photos and seeking out new ingredients at farmer’s markets, food festivals and ethnic restaurants. I enjoy volunteering with local youth groups. Globe trekking has allowed me the opportunity to study cuisine in Mexico, the Caribbean, Thailand and across the USA from coast to coast. It would be my ultimate dream come true to host my own food show. Ever since I was a little kid playing with my Barbie kitchen and watching Julia Child on PBS I was mesmerized by food on television. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on Food Network, Univision San Francisco and Fine Living Network. I have innovative ideas about food trends as well as a deeply rooted respect for culinary culture. This summer I worked as a chef on an organic farm in Elburn, IL. What a blessing to be cooking on the land. I am lucky to have cooked everywhere from a farm to fancy restaurants and everywhere in between!

Interests

• I love food in all forms! From farm to fancy and everything in between. Having lived in various cities throughout the US and driving cross country twice I have been fortunate to sample lots of local food. From the greasy diners
• the street car vendors
• the food counters at ethnic markets
• farm roadside stands and other fun and flavorful places along the way. This has inspired my cooking and teaching style. The idea of simple humble food with cultural ties that sustains the soul is the best kind for me. I take traditional ethnic recips and add a little Food Diva flair to take simple street food to the next level. It has been my dream to produce and host a TV show in which I can share everything I have learned so far and continue to explore each day. Happy eating!

Favorite Movies

• "Like Water For Chocolate"
• "Julie & Julia"
• "Ratatouille"
• "Tortilla Soup"
• "Chocolat"

Favorite Music

• Anything I can get my groove on to!

My Blogs	Team Members
From Farm To Fancy