Five years ago, I couldn’t even boil water! Now, I’m fearless in the kitchen, tackling any dish that comes my way.
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My grandmother. She was the best cook, and always tried to teach me when I was little. Now that she has Alzheimer’s, I like that I can carry on the family tradition. My mom is also an inspiration. She passed away 11 years ago this April, and never was much of a cook herself. I hope I’m making both of them proud with what I’ve learned.
What's your all time favorite dish to make?There’s so many! I do enjoy making Chicken Tikka Masala, one of my favorites to do. Any kind of Asian inspired dish as well, and my best dish is definitely pasta/italian of any kind.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would redo my kitchen to make it more functional for sure, and I would consider using part of it for culinary school so that I can continue to learn and grow within the cooking world!
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