Born to the hospitality business in Europe, Chef Blažena is a natural in the kitchen. She acquired her knowledge and creative skills living throughout Europe, Mexico and United States. Always fascinated by local cuisines, her menus are an inspired mélange of unique recipes and artistic food presentation.

Blažena combines her passion for food with the study of food science. She holds a Culinary Arts degree, was trained at the Culinary Institute of America, studied food science at Rutgers University and is a member of Research Chef Association.

Blažena’s “Cooking with Friends” distinctive parties are enjoyed by many private clients. Her catering, cooking and teaching experience includes Williams-Sonoma, Kings Cooking Studios, Bergen Community College, cooking for gourmet establishments in NJ, publications in Whole Foods and Kiwi Magazines, private cooking parties and catered affairs.