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Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine - September Issue (Click Here)

“Here in Western New York, Alexa cooks, creates, and teaches, saying, “Imparting and sharing knowledge fills me up and allows me to be more creative.” Also important to Alexa is the relationship between food and health. Her own struggles with inflammation and autoimmune issues propelled her to research and learn about the importance of having a healthy gut. “ (Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine September 2020)

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Mise en Place: As a chef, stress is part of the knife kit,

part of the uniform.

Stress can motivate or stress can paralyze. To operate successfully through challenging situations, a creative needs Skill, Personality, Character, Flexibility, and, most importantly, mise en place. With everything in its place, progress is possible in the kitchen and beyond.

Buffalo Magazine Article - August 5, 2020 (Click Here)Alexa Joan’s sheet pan salmon with asparagus and sweet potatoes.

Buffalo Magazine Article - August 5, 2020 (Click Here)

Alexa Joan’s sheet pan salmon with asparagus and sweet potatoes.