I should be a favorite chef because cooking is one of my passions and through cooking I believe we can share our culture with other people.
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My friend Selma was the one who inspired me to learn how to cook. We were in college and I was missing the food we were used to. Selma one day she just went to Walmart and bought some chicken and rice and some beans and made us a home cooked meal.The meal meant so much to me. I also got to learn about her Honduran roots which were not so much different from my Dominican roots. We shared stories while sharing a meal together. I learned that day that through food you can bring joy.
What's your all time favorite dish to make?My all time favorite dish to make is ribeye steak with garlic and sautéed onions with some tostones which are fried plantains on the side.
What would you do with the $25,000?I am currently working on starting my own meal prep business with healthy Caribbean food. The money will help me be able to rent a space to make this a reality. My dream is to be able to buy my parents a home. They have done so much for me and my brothers and I would love to make their American dream come true.
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