Since I was a little kid who overcame many challenges as deaf person who had many accomplishments over the years. I have a strong passion.
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Receive Text UpdatesAround the time between 1-3 years old my parents didn't find out I was born deaf until age 3. During those first 3 years, I was watching Chefs on PBS, like Julia Child, Jeffrey Smith and others, I had the opportunity to read lips at that time. My father used to cook a lot when I was very young and I used to watch him and the Chefs on TV. Those two things are which inspired me to cook.
What's your all time favorite dish to make?I enjoy making my Meatballs n Gravy with my baked ziti al forno. I absolutely call this my all time favorite dish to make.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it for my travels around Europe.
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