Growing up within a Dominican household in the Bronx, N.Y., cooking became a passion early in the lives of Danna and Amy Jimenez.

GOING FOR IT: Twins Amy (left) and Danna Jimenez are not only comfortable in the kitchen, but it’s where they thrive. Hence the reason they want to study abroad in Italy as part of a program offered by the Marco Polo Institute. (Supplied Photo)

“Cooking is a necessary skill, and it’s good when you can learn it early alongside family members who can teach you the basics,” said Amy Jimenez, who along with her twin sister moved with their family from New York City to Stafford Township’s Beach Haven West in 2016. “My sister and I like to include a little of our flavors into what we do.