Self taught award winning Chef. Italian and Irish 4’11” tattooed ginger sweetie who takes no crap :) Grew up inner city of Buffalo to single tough bartending mom. Known for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine but can cook most cultures just as passionately. Widowed 4 years ago w an 18yr old daughter. Opened well visited restaurant with a lying stealing partner who eventually forced it to sell leaving me with zero life savings!!! AND STILL I RISE💪🏼 Google Heather Oteto for multiple publications and further story. TY