Born in Argentina and raised in New York, I am passionate about Chinese cooking. After receiving my bachelors in fine art and art history, I began a career in fashion, working with some of the most prestigious luxury companies such as Prada, LVMH and Dolce & Gabbana in sales, merchandising and trend forecasting. The industry taught me how to have a strong backbone in business and marketing, but it was my father, Kung-Ta Liu, who taught me life’s biggest lesson…preparation is EVERYTHING, and “take your time doing it”! He taught me that the prep work was the backbone of a perfect dish. Chopping was the art of cooking, for me, it was therapeutic.

I have continued my work in fashion but food is my real passion. I enjoy cooking for my daughter and my diverse group of friends. Although, I have taken courses at the Culinary Institute of America, it was my family who passed down invaluable cooking techniques and recipes from generation to generation including some family members who were trained in the last Emperor’s kitchen in China.