Michelle Lopez

I’m self taught & I cook with love. This is an opportunity to potentially make something of myself and provide a great future for my son.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

Growing up on fast food, ramen, and stew. As a kid I would army crawl around 4am past my dad’s room to eat Reese’s with grandpa Leon while we watched Martha Stewart, it will always be one of my favorite memories. I would say I was gonna cook on tv to one day. From there I watched Bobby, Giada, Gordon, & every cooking competition you can think of. I have always loved surprising people with unique dishes and offering my son fresh healthy meals.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

All time favorite would be my sun dried tomato pasta from scratch. Lots of love, lots of flavor, and one of the few ways to get my baby brother to eat a veggie. (Cue eye roll) 🙄 🤭

What would you do with the $25,000?

I plan to open up a small business that is top secret for now! Laying the stepping stones and foundation for my son’s future is the big picture. To hit the ground running would be a huge blessing.

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