David hayward

Hi, my name is David Hayward. Am 58 years old. With? a 5-year-old son if I was to win. the $25.000 is for his college Education.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My mother, she was a licensed chef.She's eighty three years old And I bring cooking under her since I was eight I am 58 years old and still dreaming of Opening a Southern cuisine restaurant.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Oxtails -College greens -candy Yams. fried fish-Jerk Turkey Macaroni and cheese-Shrimp alfredo- Barbecue ribs- Fried and barbecue chicken-Stuff colossal shrimps.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I really wanna put some tours in my son's college education. And I would love to surprise my mom with a cruise. She never been on one so I think that would be what I would. Do I have a job? So I'm just working towards opening up my restaurant. Saving money and taking care of some credit card debts and get my credit back together. Open up my restaurant.

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