She is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America program at Cornell University’s Management Hotel and Restaurant Master’s program and the Simone Beck Cooking School in Paris, France. Chef Annie honed her skills in her native New York, drawing upon 17 years international experience with the iconic Windows on the World restaurant. She refined her epicurean talents in Costa Rica where her restaurant Annie’s Bistro, on Costa Rica’s Flamingo Coast, became one of the country’s most desirable dining venues After relocating to Southwest Florida, Chef Annie founded Pure Life Kitchen, dedicated to leading the way in the exploration, discovery, and celebration of locally grown, healthy and sustainable food. Pure Life Kitchen offers wine-paired dinners, cooking at the restaurant and in-homes, catering for special events and private parties.

Throughout her career, she has earned several awards including the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Education Achievement. A highlight of her career was cooking alongside French culinary icon Chef Jean Louis Palladin.

Chef Annie is committed to creating fresh seasonal dishes that are good for the plate, the palate and the planet. Her love for experimentation using the choicest ingredients keeps her clients and guests happy and wanting more.