Casey began cooking at age 12, making split-pea soup with a bottle of Chardonnay her mother had been saving for more important uses. A full-time student and part-time food service employee, she falls into the live-to-eat variety of culinary enthusiasts. Her favorite dishes include bucatini all’amatriciana, fried oysters, and Guadalajara’s salsa. She has been known to bake cakes in lieu of studying for midterms.