Dining

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Westminster Gardens?

A: I really enjoy working for the residents at Westminster Gardens. My day brightens when I walk into a full dining room of happy residents. I am extremely blessed to be here.

Q: How would you describe your cooking style?

A: I would describe my cooking style as from the heart. I put in a lot of heart and soul into everything I make.

Q: What’s your favorite item on the menu?

A: I love our Mexican street corn. We served the corn at our Fiesta last summer; it was such a huge hit that we added it to our menu by popular demand.

Q: What do you like to cook at home?

A: Breakfast. For my family, I enjoy coming up with new healthy breakfast items—like egg muffin cups with sweet potato hash, green onions and bell peppers, or breakfast quesadillas with cauliflower tortillas.

Q: What’s a tip or technique you use in the kitchen that people may not know about?

A: Always remember to partially steam your vegetables or potatoes before roasting. This helps cook them thoroughly without burning them.