Agaat Den Hertog, Miss A's mother, is a native of The Netherlands and began cooking in the Continental tradition, cooking classic French recipes. She expanded her repertoire to include traditional American and Southern Country dishes, after settling in the South in the early 1970's. Agaat's passion in life is traveling — there isn't a continent that she hasn't explored. She enjoys recreating meals that she has enjoyed during her travels — everything from Southwestern Tortilla Soup with Homemade Tortilla Chips to making her own pasta from scratch to Indonesian Rice Table. In North Carolina , where she has entertained regularly for decades, she has a reputation for being the consummate chef and hostess. She loves to socialize, cook, drink good wine, and entertain. She plans to share her favorite recipes - everything from hors d'ouevres for the perfect cocktail party to traditional holiday meals to recipes from other cultures. Some will be healthy, but others will not. Some will be quick & easy, but others will take time, and be more elaborate. There will be something for all levels of cooks to enjoy. You can contact Agaat directly at everydayepicurean@gmail.com with questions, recipe ideas, or invitations to restaurant openings and events.