JJ grew up in Cambridge MA when there were still farms in Lexington and Belmont. She learned to cook with her mom, in the kitchen, using local ingredients in season and has spent years in search of the flavors and smells of her childhood. Cuisine en Locale was the invention of necessity, started to make sure that a New Year’s Eve party was beautiful. Based on the concept of personal cheffing, and dedicated to using the most fresh and delicious ingredients, Cuisine en Locale has become a collaborative with JJ at the creative head since 2005.