Denise was born and raised in
Brazil, where she worked for many years as a lawyer before immigrating to the
United States in 2002. Subsequently, she has become a Le
Cordon Bleu-trained chef, cooking
instructor, recipe and menu
developer, and food writer with special
expertise in the cuisine of her native country.

Denise
is also the author of From Brazil To You, an English-language blogs dedicated to Brazilian cuisine. The blog features Brazilian
food recipes, stories, and photography. Her writing and recipes have appeared on The
Daily Meal, BlogHer Network
, and many other influential sites. She is happy to
count among her previous clients Arla Foods USA, The NYC NORTH Festival,
Prosciutto di Parma, Fiji Water, and restaurant,
Bocadillos Tapas & Vinhos in Brazil.
She currently contributes to Honest Cooking Magazine and Epicurious
Community Table. Denise lives in Texas with her husband and children.