15. VANESSA STANKIEWICZ

With its roots in Madrid, La Lola Catering brings a taste of Spain to Waterloo Region with their minimalist approach to traditional Spanish cuisine, wine, and culture. 
On this episode of Bonn Park with Sara Geidlinger and Marshall Ward, certified oenologist in Spanish wines and spirits, Vanessa Stankiewicz chats about her family-owned business, her husband, Miguel, a Spanish trained chef, and the wonderfully inspiring foods of Spain.   With an emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients, everything La Lola Catering makes is homemade, like their authentic paella, one of Spain’s most recognized dishes, along with their tasty tapas, hearty and healthy soups, and empanada Gallega, a two-crusted savory pie typical of Galicia in north-west Spain,   La Lola Catering also offers a number of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.   Then there’s their famous La Lola cheesecake recipe -- creamy, light, delicious, and gluten-free, blended with Spanish cheeses.   Getting hungry yet? Come join us for the ultimate Spanish comfort food experience.   LA LOLA CATERING   LA LOLA INSTAGRAM   BONN PARK PODCAST INSTAGRAM