Ernest Meraz

My goal has always been to heal through food. Healing of the mind, body and soul. Not only for myself but for all that I meet.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

A sense of togetherness and creating special moments with my lovely daughter is what drives me to create. Nurturing our mind and bodies with nutrious and delicious meals. And most of all creating beautiful lasting memories.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Chili/Beet Chile with beans/meat and stone ground blue cornbread.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in the future for my daughter and I. Hopefully put it towards a beverage idea I have.

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