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Nakechia Brockington

I will use the $25,000 investment to purchase a food truck and share my love for food to everyone .Food is my love language .

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I've been employed at a nursing facility for 11 years as an chef. I've learned so much along the way. I can say that I was self taught along with watching my favorite channel The Food Network. I enjoy making different things & I don't mind sharing what I've learned with others. My children are also a reason that I try to be creative with meals. They are my biggest critics. They'll say their goes mom being fancy with her meals again ☺️ Then continues to snap a pic to share with friends. ☺️

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My all time favorite dish to make is Macaroni and Cheese. I have Family,Friends and Co worker's that love it so much that they pay me to make them a pan or two for family gatherings or just because they enjoy it themselves.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Some years ago I made a pan of Mac & cheese for a co worker and she expressed how much she enjoyed it. She went on to say that I should start an Mac & Cheese truck and make different dishes with it. That's when I begin to think you know that doesn't sound like a bad idea! I started looking for food trucks and then it hit me, where would I get the money from to purchase and get started ? After thinking about my finances the excitement started dwindle away and I never had the chance to get

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