Brian Batsel

Brian Batsel

Brian Batsel A former Navy officer, Brian Batsel developed a love of cooking and exploring new cuisines during his Navy travels throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Pacific.  His final sea tour on a patrol boat in Key West led him to appreciate catching...
Marilena Leavitt

Marilena Leavitt

Marilena Leavitt Marilena Leavitt was born and raised in Greece in an environment where fresh, healthy, and seasonal food played a central role.  Upon receiving her degree in Economics at the University of Athens, she worked at the U.S. Embassy in Athens. She later...
Michelle Scholtes

Michelle Scholtes

Michelle Scholtes Michelle Scholtes is a DC native with a knack for cooking and an obsession for tasty local restaurants. She developed a passion for food at a young age, while watching Julia Child on Saturday mornings, and taught herself how to cook during college...