Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating hispaniC

Heritage monTh

our people share Their sTories in Their oWn voiCes

“I grew up in the Metro area in Puerto Rico. My father, Antonio, was born in New York but raised in Puerto Rico and my mother, Norma, was born and raised in Puerto Rico.

I began my studies as a biology major because I wanted to become a veterinarian. Life took a fun turn, and I ended up working in a restaurant for a semester. This experience changed my entire career choice. I loved every bit of the hectic and creative lifestyle restaurants provided. The next semester, I enrolled in a culinary management program and never looked back.

Every time I go to Puerto Rico, my mom makes my favorite meal, “serenata de bacalo,” which is a traditional dish made mostly during the holidays or over Easter to substitute meat. It is salted cod that has been washed completely to take off the salt and thrown into an “escabeche” (a classic type of pickling process) with onions, peppers, herbs and spices. It is served over a mixture of sweet and savory root vegetables.

I think my culture has made me a very strong woman. Being brought up the way I was encouraged me to be very inclusive and open-minded. To smile and enjoy my days, even while being away from my family. It is my foundation, and I proudly walk around every day knowing it made me who I am.”

miCole rivera suarez `

Campus exeCuTive CheF

nova souTheasTern universiTy

Buen Tiempo!

marisol rodriguez-silva

CaTering direCTor sandra bedoya

CharTWells higher eduCaTion dining serviCes

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