Tabbouleh Booklet - Authors' Biographies
Mike Orlando is an entrepreneur whose business interests range from food processing to real estate development. He is educated as a food scientist (BS in Food Science and Technology from UC Davis).
Mike, along with his brothers Peter and Steven, purchased Sunnyland Mills in 1995. They took a successful company that operated in a 1950's business style and modernized it to bring it into compliance with current business practices.
Mike Orlando's Sicilian cultural roots demand an emphasis on food as part of a healthy and lively lifestyle. He was the first Chairman of the Whole Grains Council. The Whole Grains Council was formed to increase consumer understanding of the value of whole grains in the diet. His philanthropic efforts range from fundraising for a San Diego high school for the homeless to funding microenterprise community banks in Latin America to provide credit for the poorest of the poor.
Bobbi Martini has been cooking for herself and her family and friends for many years. Her main interest in healthy food preparation began when she moved to the San Diego area in the early 1970's. She was particularly influenced by Southern California mystique and vegetarianism. She drew from her 25 years of success with growing a woman's clothing business, and her endless curiosity for learning when she took on re-inventing new recipes for bulgur wheat.
For healthy living, Bobbi believes it's important to eat a nutritious diet as well as get regular exercise. She has been cooking with whole grains and bulgur wheat for many years, and has recently focused on developing some creative tasty Tabbouleh dishes.
"I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to share these Tabbouleh recipes. It was fun developing a theme that used some traditional Tabbouleh ingredients and add a twist by incorporating ingredients authentic to a specific country."
Bobbi is happily married, lives in San Diego with her husband, and enjoys spending time cooking for her family.
We hope you enjoy these creative dishes!
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