Hello from New York !

**cheftom** · 08-15-2009, 03:45 PM

As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed cooking and I loved the internet. As a child, my grandmother would teach me how to recreate many of our families famous recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. It was not until my high school years that I realized cooking could be my future. I got a summer job as a dishwasher at a popular restaurant in St. Augustine, Florida. My intense work ethic allowed me to be promoted quickly. Within months I was able to work in all parts of the kitchen. I enjoyed the hard work and the gratification I received from all the happy customers.
Two years later I moved to NY and was hired to be head chef at a local Italian restaurant. At the same time, I was preparing for college and was putting much thought into my future. I decided to study cooking and restaurant management and I received my degree in restaurant management. I’ve always had an interest in the internet, so I decided to start sharing my recipes online with a blog. To this day, it doesn’t matter if I’m cooking for a packed restaurant or my family and friends at home, I’m always happy when I’m in the kitchen!

**frugalfranny** · 08-15-2009, 03:50 PM

Welcome aboard cheftom.........can't wait to see you post some of your recipes. Hope you plan to do so.

Glad to have you at FV.

**Monner 1** · 08-15-2009, 07:12 PM

Hello and welcome to the Frugal Village from upstate NY. Are you from NY, NY or elsewhere in NY? Just me being nosy. Bring on those italian recipes that is my favorite food except for the anchovies.

Monner

**ilovechocolate** · 08-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Hi and welcome to the Village! Glad you've joined us. It's a great place.

**skw6559** · 08-15-2009, 08:14 PM

Hello and welcome to FV!

**homemaker66** · 08-16-2009, 08:01 AM

Welcome to the family from Northern NY.

**Debbie-cat** · 08-16-2009, 11:06 AM

Hi and welcome from Minnesota!

**dianeeileen** · 08-20-2009, 12:06 AM

Welcome Tom from Michigan

**Sassyclass** · 08-20-2009, 10:38 AM

to FV from Ohio. I love Italian food and can't wait to see some of your recipes.

Cat

QM · 08-23-2009, 08:29 AM

Hi and welcome to Frugal Village!

**lovestoread** · 08-23-2009, 08:36 AM

welcome to the village....

**cheftom** · 09-29-2009, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Monner 1

Hello and welcome to the Frugal Village from upstate NY. Are you from NY, NY or elsewhere in NY? Just me being nosy. Bring on those italian recipes that is my favorite food except for the anchovies.

Monner

Long Island ---> Nassau County