When Dave Nosiglia went to Germany as a young man to learn how to sell German meat processing equipment for his father’s company, he had no idea what the future held for him. After three years of training, Dave was an expert in using the equipment, and lo and behold, his father sold the company. So […]
When Collin got a job as a dishwasher at the age of 15, he did not think he would make his career in the restaurant business. But having grown up on a Maine farm surrounded by apple orchards and frequently fishing with his grandfather and eating fresh fish, he developed an appreciation for good, fresh […]
Valentin Humer is a classically trained Austrian chef. Inspired by his father who cooked the family meals, Valentin wanted to be a chef – on a boat – ever since he was a kid. He grew up with a big garden at home and knew the benefits and flavors of eating fresh, healthy food. Valentin […]
Growing up outside of Providence, Rhode Island, Ashley Corrao always baked with her mother. Some of her favorite memories revolved around making Christmas cookies for the family, and baking for her friends. When Ashley was a junior in high school and trying to decide what she wanted to do, her father asked her if she […]
As a young boy, Emmanuel would visit his grandparents’ olive grove in Crete, Greece. He remembers so many of the things in the house that were made from olive trees, from the logs burning in the fireplace to the oil in the oil lamps and the olive oil soap. They even bathed in a tub […]
J.N. Kidds is pleased to introduce one of our newest employees, Michelle Bettencourt. Michelle knew at a very early age that she wanted to work in the food industry. After receiving a BA in Culinary Arts from Newbury College, she went to The Bancroft in Burlington, where she started as a pastry assistant and eventually […]
Who doesn’t love gelato? If you do, then you also have to love the person who was crowned “Gelato Queen” by the Griffin Report’s Women of Influence in the Food Industry. Donna did not come by this title by inheritance, but rather by her hard work in the food industry. From a career founded in […]
Grill 23 on Berkeley Street in Boston’s Back Bay describes itself as; “Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience.” J.N. Kidds checked in with Grill 23 Pastry Chef, Valerie Nin. Valerie grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a kid, […]
This past September, J.N. Kidds paired up with Callebaut Chocolate for an extraordinary event at the House of Blues VIP Foundation Room. Eight top mastermind chefs created decadent unique desserts using Callebaut’s new Single Origin Couvertures that was perfectly paired with a craft beer or wine. We at J.N. Kidds invited all our valued customers […]
