i've been curious about new food and cooking for as long as i can remember. i was lucky enough to grow up having family dinners all 6 of us nearly every day of the year and my mother would prepare for us the most delicious home cooked meals. as an adult i now see just how rare that was. i don't think i had a frozen microwavable dinner until i was on an airplane in my twenties. before school i would watch food network, maybe it's the taurus in me, apparently we are big foodies, but i couldn't get enough of rachel ray's 30 minute meals, cooking with paula deen who would add a stick or more of butter to nearly every dish she made and anthony bourdain who made me excited to travel and experience the world's cuisines.

my professional background is working in the fashion industry for more than twelve years. a model turned photographer who founded a print fashion publication. i've started fashion brands in streetwear, sportswear and fine jewelry. i did these things because i have always been drawn to art, beauty and design. it took me a long time to realize it, but food is art, food is beautiful and the final dish is design. having the right kitchen equipment while cooking and for entertaining guests makes all the difference between a bland experience and an exceptional one. i have carefully curated the selection of designer kitchenware, cookware and accessories sabatalo offers and only have chosen pieces i myself love to use in my kitchen.