Nia Terezakis, M.D.

Nia_TerezakisNia Terezakis, M.D., author of the beautiful new lifestyle book, Artful Feast, grew up in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of Greek immigrant parents. Family recipes and holiday entertaining were important aspects of her Greek heritage.  She graduated from her hometown Huntington College with a degree in art; her ever-vigilant father wouldn’t hear of her leaving home. Armed with a degree and high grades, she prepared herself for a career in interior design and teaching art. Nia was married and soon widowed as a young woman.

Her family doctor and his wife, Nia’s biology teacher, urged her to go to medical school and offered to help.  She was one of only two women accepted to the Tulane School of Medicine class of 1962.  After medical school, she was the only woman accepted in her chosen residency. She credits the continuing growth of the specialty of dermatology for giving her a rich and rewarding life with friends, colleagues, and mentors.

Terezakis_KitchenNia’s love of people and sense of hospitality have made her a much-loved hostess. Whimsy, good humor, and appreciation of the unexpected, combined with the traditions of her Greek heritage, are the hallmarks of her style.  She retains the energy and enthusiasm of a young medical student, always learning and open to new works and ideas in medicine, art, food, and elegant living. Now, she is the author of a cookbook that celebrates the art of gracious, often spur-of-the-moment, entertaining and cooking.

A Terezakis_AdaptationThese qualities and her innate sense of aesthetics—all expressed with seemingly effortless élan—are showcased in Artful Feast. She encourages you to adapt to what is easily available and to embrace the art of the feast (small or large) with poise and assurance.