Greek-born, Italian-trained Chef Marilena Leavitt espouses the virtues of the Mediterranean diet at home, teaching kids’ cooking classes at Culinaria, or preparing home-cooked meals for her private clients. In the Culinaria instructional kitchen, Leavitt gathers the ingredients for a hearty winter minestrone. For her minestrone recipe, visit Leavitt’s blog at www.marilenaskitchen.com