Name: Frances Joy
I'm the: oldest daughter/sister and the token crazy liberal.
Day Job: Director of Colegio Bilingüe ADE, development worker, and style blogger.
I blog from: Vara Blanca, Costa Rica.
I cook for: my husband and our housemate/coworker.
I'm obsessed with: Nutella.
If I'm cooking it's probably got: cumin, tomato sauce, and sofrito.
My favorite foods are: pizza, pho, Indian food, tacos, and grapefruit.
I learned everything I know from: my mom and Food Network.
I can't cook without: good music, my favorite cutting board, and/or onions.
My specialty is: making magical pancakes on Saturday mornings.
My husband loves when I make: bean dip; he's a simple man.
One thing I wish I could make is: the perfect pizza crust.
