Grilled Cheese Mania

I came to the Valley from New Jersey in 2011. I love the Valley and intend to stay here. The Daily-News Record newspaper described me as running the business with Southern Hospitality and a splash of in your face sassiness. In Harrisonburg I am known as “The Grilled Cheese Lady”. My daughter, Emily, says, “You are Grilled Cheese Mania.”
I grew up in New Jersey and worked at my family’s IGA Supermarket since I was 14. Before that I loved going to work with my dad and everyone called me “Mike’s kid” I was always so proud because everyone adored my father. My dad was an entrepreneur with a positive attitude, his employees loved him. With his awesome example I do the same for my team. I know I can not do what I am doing without the amazing people God has put in my life.
My Mom, Mama Mania, as she was always called was also a great example of a loving giving woman. She showed her love through food. Boy did she love to cook for us and our friends. Our house was the place to be. I loved growing up in an Italian household and cooking at my mom’s side.
Yes… the apple did not fall from the tree. I am such a combination of both my parents.
My daughter, Emily, wanted me to come to Virginia. She kept telling me I would love it here. My mom said, “ you have one daughter and she wants yo …go!” I prayed about it and one morning woke up with complete peace… I was going to Virginia. My mom was happy and Emily was happy.
Blessings,
Katheen Mania-Casey