pepe hughes

Oh, I'm just a cook. I have been in the businesses for 50 years and am an adjunct in the culinary curriculum at the community college.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I'm not sure, I just like to cook and enjoy sharing experiences with those in and around the kitchen and dinning room.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I am a seasonal cook. I we just threw a Mardi Gras party this week, so a 30# crawfish boil, gumbo, muffuletta, red beans, shrimp and grits. Next party is St. Patrick's Day , a full Irish in the morning. I have my students, curing pork they broke down in class for the back bacon that goes with the full Irish. Cinco and Bastille are fun too.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Truthfully, pay of some items.

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