Top 15 Chef

Matthew Stone

Passionate, creative, thoughtful, caring, grateful for the opportunity to share my talents with others. Thank you for your consideration!

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

Julia Childs was the first person to speak to me. Flavors and textures lean towards Latin/Caribbean/Creole cuisine.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I ask people this question often. I can’t imagine having a favorite! It’s impossible to choose.

What would you do with the $25,000?

2 years ago February I was at work and went on a break, that break changed my life. 2 hours later I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and shortly afterwards had my kidney removed. As my life has changed dramatically, my love and passion for cooking has not. I hope to use it to start a small food business that I can manage with the changes I have been faced with in this new life.

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