Born in Stony Point, New York, Christina moved to Pittsburgh in 2008 after spending time living in Washington State, Arizona and Eastern Pennsylvania.

 

As a self-taught Chef and Baker, Christina’s love of cooking was first inspired in her mother’s kitchen, watching her cook and bake for friends and family;  as well as her nana’s love for fresh local seasonal ingredients - picking wild huckleberries, raspberries, blackberries and quince - used in baking and preserving. 

 

After 20 years of corporate experience Christina spent time cultivating her culinary skills - the result was becoming a Personal Chef in 2015.  Combining her passion for cooking with her enthusiasm for travel, taking her all over North America, South America and Europe - some favorites include Belize, France, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Scotland.  She credits her culinary range to the influences of each region and has attended multiple culinary schools and academies long the way. 

 

In 2017, she and her business partner launched a boutique catering and weekly meal delivery service,Thyme - A Modern Cookery, focused on providing fresh, locally sourced, seasonal, wholesome dishes. Since starting Thyme, Christina has had the honor of being a guest Chef at Google FoodTalks and participated in the Frick Environmental Center Harvest Celebration in addition to serving her private clients.

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Christina was a Baker-In-Residence at The Bakery Society Pittsburgh (TBSP) and is currently working as a private baker, chef and caterer.