Nancy has been exposed to multicultural cuisine since childhood through a plentiful life of family and travel. Born in Lima, Peru, Nancy’s mother and grandmother introduced her to not only native dishes but foreign ones as well. When the family moved to the cosmopolitan capital of the world, New York, her exposure increased. With a rich immigrant population, she learned to love Greek, Italian and other flavors.
Married in 1976, living in Göppingen , Germany in 1981, her growing family motivated her to be creative at meal time. It was in Germany, at their military base home, that she learned the Deutsche and Spaniard native dishes as well as those from other military families. In 1989 the Chavez family moved to Fort Campbell, Kentucky setting down roots in the United States. Thousands of miles from home in Germany or closer to family in the states, she has and continues to share her creativity and food resume at different gatherings big and small. Nancy not only cooks but will teach and share her knowledge and tips.
“Mami Chachi’s Empanadas”, Nancy’s new chapter in her relationship with cuisine was birthed after years of positive reception from family, friends and acquaintances. Chachi-(pronounced: Cha-Chee) is an affectionate family nickname from Peru when as a young girl, she named herself Chachi . Her family and close friends continue to call her so. Nancy and Carlos currently reside in Clarksville,Tennessee and enjoy the company of their five children and seven grandchildren who visit often.
