What’s Been Keeping Me Busy

About Me:

Retired:1990s

Currently Residing: Torgiano, Italy

Favourite Phrase:​“Put what’s in your heart on the plate.”

Loves to: Bake, barbeque, braise, and sauté delicious meals with family and friends.

Things that Make Me Happy: Olive oil, full tummies, belly laughs at the table, and creating new recipes.

Favourite Places to Visit: The kitchen, the fridge, the pantry, and the grocery store.

My Story:

Hi, I’m Raw Umber, but my friends call me Bri. I retired in the early 1990s to reconnect with my roots and namesake in the Umbria region of Italy. That’s where I discovered my passion for cooking. What began as an apprenticeship in a traditional Italian kitchen turned into a culinary adventure across Europe. I traveled from country to country, learning cooking techniques and traditions, filling tummies and hearts everywhere I went.

Now, I’m back in Umbria, running a cooking school for kids where I share my love of expressing creativity through cooking.