The Ambitious Kitchen with Monique Volz

Cookbook author Monique Volz joins me to share about her new cookbook and her love for cooking!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, special guest Monique Volz joins me! Monique is the author of Ambitious Kitchen, which is an amazing cookbook that will be released on September 24, 2024! In this episode, Monique shares all about her new cookbook, where she goes to find new recipes, and how she fell in love with cooking!  Who Is Monique Volz?   Monique Volzis the founder of Ambitious Kitchen, a recipe platform dedicated to celebrating wholesome, delicious recipes that feed the body and nourish the soul. Inspired in the rich culinary traditions of her Puerto Rican heritage, Monique's love affair with cooking began under the guidance of her single mother, who taught her how to make big batches of Puerto Rican rice and beans, homemade empanadas, pozole and enchiladas, all passed down from her Grandmother. Monique also spent her most-loved childhood memories in her father's kitchen as he taught her how to bake homemade yellow cake and sky-high lemon meringue pies. Her family's beautiful recipes and pride associated with cooking and baking instilled in her a deep appreciation for the power of food to create connection and joy. Questions Answered In This Recipe?  What is Ambitious Kitchen? Where can I buy The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook? What kind of recipes are in this book? How do you find new recipes?  How did you fall in love with cooking?    Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook  Ambitious Kitchen on Instagram  Defined Dish  How Sweet Eats    If you like this podcast, be sure to check these out: Ellie Hiller of Vulcan Nutrition Talks Meal Prep + Making My Recipes Healthier Blood Sugar Balancing Recipes with Meredith Mann I hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have time to rate, review, and subscribe to The SavvyCast on iTunes, I would SO appreciate it!!! Blessings to you!!!