About the Chefs

Welcome to the Fernandez Family Kitchen!!! 

Mike 

Mike, or dad, has always had a passion for learning about other cultures food practices. His first experiences with cooking was with baking and decorating cakes; though his travels to Europe and the middle east he loves cooking with cumin;ginger;and stir-fry vegetables.  It is key, he says to have a table set with lots of colorful place mat, candles, coordinating food-music, and folded napkins to make the meal taste even better.

Alia 

Alia first learned to cook at Florence, Italy's Cooking School in 2002. Although the "spinach gnocchi" lessons came out terrible, she is known for her Italian Lemon Pasta recipe that is served often at our table. With a dairy and slight gluten allergy, Alia loves to make dishes with non-dairy cheeses, almond milk and gluten-free grains. Also a yoga teacher, and founder of Bloom Yoga with Alia, she focuses on smoothies and healthy protein. 

Marrakech Restaurant, Portland Oregon 

Judy

Judy, or mom, is the breakfast connoisseur of the house. She makes the finest Italian and Cuban Cappuccino is steamed foamed milk and all for Sunday breakfast; as well as evening aperitifs. Sunday mornings, she usually prepares fluffy Belgium waffles made with orange juice; served alongside fruit and yogurt.  

Tyle

Tyle is the in essences the "original" vegetarian in the family; guiding the rest of us to eat more organically conscious, recycle, compost and be earth conscious of our grocery shopping practices. His new travels have brought new foods from Russia, Germany, and parts of Asia to the table, giving the European cuisine a fresh vegetarian makeover.

Pambishe Cuban Café, NE Portland, Oregon