About this episode

Chef Hillary Sterling shares her journey from a Brooklyn childhood to becoming a top chef in New York City.

Hillary Sterling was a Brooklyn kid raised on cream cheese sandwiches and canned potatoes. So how did she become one of New York City's best chefs? The Ci Siamo executive chef explains on the second episode of Better in Person.

People in this episode

Guest: Hillary Sterling

Topics covered

• cooking
• caregiving
• chef life
• New York City
• personal journey

Keywords

• Hillary Sterling
• cooking
• caregiving
• New York City
• Ci Siamo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ci Siamo

Places: Brooklyn, New York City

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