WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST?
You can’t go wrong with coffee with French Vanilla Creamer. Don’t you agree? 🙂
IS THERE A CHILDHOOD COMFORT FOOD THAT YOU THINK ABOUT?
When thinking about my childhood, I definitely think of PBnJ Sandwiches. I mean, who doesn’t!
WHICH TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE THAT YOU DON’T POSSESS?
I really wish I was a good dancer. The presence of both food and dancing is a guaranteed good time.
WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DO BEFORE YOU STARTED COOKING?
I thought I wanted to be a doctor or scientist, which I was. I got my Master’s Degree and did cancer research at NYU and Memorial Sloan Kettering before becoming a chef.
OF ALL THE FRENCH PASTRIES, WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE TO MAKE?
Financiers, but my favorite to eat is croissants.
IS THERE ONE FOOD THAT YOU’RE SECRETLY OBBSESSED WITH HAVING AT HOME?
Instant ramen, it’s so versatile!
IS THERE A FOOD THAT YOU DISLIKE?
Anything black licorice flavored.
WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MEAL AND WHY?
My grandma’s Stew Peas. Top two and it’s not number two!
IT IS REALLY SAD TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING GLOBALLY. YOUNG ASPIRING CHEFS ARE LOOKING TO THEIR HERO’S HOW TO TURN PAINT INTO CREATIVITY. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO TURN THIS DIFFICULT TIME INTO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE?
Anything that piques your interest during these times, is something that you should be trying. It may end up not being what you ultimately pursue, but rarely do people have the time to actively pursue and focus on creative outlets, so this time is for the taking. No matter what it is, try it all.
WHAT IS ONE POSITIVE AND ONE NEGATIVE EFFECT COVID-19 HAS HAD ON YOUR LOVE FOR MAKING FOOD?
One positive effect is that it has made me look closer at my pantry and be more creative, one negative effect is knowing that other families are suffering and in need of food.
HOW HAVE YOU BEEN SPENDING YOUR TIME RECENTLY, HAVE YOU HAD TIME TO CREATE NEW RECIPES?
I just had a baby, so my time has been spent with him and adjusting to motherhood!
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