Pasquale-JeVon Alexander Eddinger

Connect What is your signature dish?

My signature dish would be a surf and turf. I like to make all types of food though. From bbq to soups. American to Caribbean. But I feel like you can go down different avenues of flavor with making a surf & turf. Another dish would be lasagna rolls or oxtail stew w/ rice and beans, Vermouth chicken. Really just whatever is on I’m my mind at the time.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My culinary inspiration is my family. I learned and drew inspiration from my late father and my stepdad. My mother who is stroke survivor has always enjoyed my food. It really brings me joy when I cook for her.But I have a couple of chefs in my family that have taught or attended Le Cordon Bleu and they also have taught me a lot. But I have always loved being with all my family and friends. I know that a good meal can make that happen and make everyone happy. And that is what keeps me happy.

What would you do with the $25,000?

It would definitely help with getting my catering business off the ground. I have it for almost 2 years now and have just been saving up working a regular job(s) to set the financial foundation for its future. If I’m able to I’d love to give someone younger then me and has the same passion a scholarship to go to culinary school. I understand how it can be a financial burden for a lot of people. So helping lighten the financial part of it would bring me joy.