Varinia and Edoardo
Chef Varinia “Vary” was born in Milan, Italy. She first began studying archeology and received her masters from the University of Siena. It was in 2000 that she started turning her passions towards the culinary arts.
Edoardo was born in Venice. He's a web designer and he has working for 10 years in the ADV and PR Studio in Florence. From when has open the B&B, 6 years ago, he works totally for develope the B&B. He's has start to love the "Art of food" when has met Varinia.
She used her background in Italian history to recreate traditional Italian recipes using only fresh and organic ingredients.
Since then she has been hard at work creating unique dishes with authentic Italian flavors for her guests.
Through her work operating the B&B with Edoardo, Chef Vary started offering guests a special 5 course meal during their stay. She prepares the meals with local ingredients, original recipes and genuine Italian flare! Since offering the 5 course meals at their B&B, they have received many inquiries to travel to the U.S. and bring their culinary creations! So in 2008, they began traveling the states. They began their tour with a private dinner in Florida and cooking demonstrations at a high-end appliance showroom in Michigan. This then hatched their growing U.S. Tour of personal-chef appearances, private dinners, cooking courses and cooking demonstrations. "White Lily LLC" was launched in 2009 by Varinia and Edoardo.
From 2009 through 2011, they added new cooking demonstrations at Bloomingdales in San Francisco, at showroom in Michigan, private events in Florida again and 8 private golf course dinners in Colorado.
This provides true Italian tastes no matter where they travel in the U.S. Chef Vary’s enthusiasm and passion for cooking is demonstrated in her attention to detail, innovative Italian cuisine and culinary masterpieces!
White Lily offers several service like : imports of gourmet and "Italian Slow food" products, Product Launches/Demonstrations, Analysis of food competition in the U.S.
