From the time I was 8 until now, I've been working. My Social Security is looking solid.

I studied cooking in Spain after college.

Being Ecuadorian is, I don't want to say it's tough but it's... something special to me.

There a great ethnic cuisine available to you in Chicago.

I have experienced a tremendous amount of personal and professional growth, and I feel incredibly lucky that I'm able to make a career out of doing the things that I love.

My family came from Ecuador.

Well, you know, for me, I think Spanish food is festive.