About Dish off the Block

dishofftheblock.com was created by Pamela Gelsomini an entrepreneur and world traveler with a passion for great food. Her journey began in footwear as a designer and eventually the President of a major global footwear component company. Now, in Act 2, she’s all about food not feet. As a food blogger and food sport competitor she has developed hundreds of award-winning recipes that have launched a new career for her as cookbook author, columnist, and recipe developer. The Dish off the Block line of spices and her first cookbook, “What Can I Make With This Frickin’ Chicken” launched in 2020, with more products and books in the works. Pam’s recipes are influenced by her travels, as she infuses the flavors of different cultures and regions into everything she makes. Her knack for bringing unexpected ingredients together into a mouthwatering meal, and her appreciation to pair it perfectly with a fine wine, is the reason people seek out her recipes. Get Inspired to make great food!Read their story