A Day in the Life of a Chef: 10/01/2007

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Charlotte Shout 2007

Yet another Charlotte Shout under my belt. Always a good time for all. I was the only FIS chef representn' :) It was a blast! Got to meet a few celebs (pics below) and make some great food. Seems I'm lined up for 2 more charity events this year and two more are in the works right now. Ill keep ya posted.

About me...

I'm very passionate about food; eating, creating and working around it! I love this crazy food-service industry and all the insanity that comes with it. No matter what kitchen I find myself in, I always feel in my element.

I grew up in a blue collar New Hampshire mill town with a mother who loved to cook more than anyone I knew. She taught me a lot. Not only how to read my first cookbook, but about passion for big flavors. Creating food wasn't just a chore for her, it was an escape and a journey.

My dad, occasionally, would take us out to eat. We had so much fun grabbing some fried clams at the local "Clam Box" or "Golden Rod". Driving around in that old '71 Dodge Duster with the windows rolled down on our way to eat at our neighborhood diner "Lenny's Lunch" was exciting!

Today, I make people smile for a living with culinary creations that spawn from a deep desire to feed ones soul. I'm convinced that I couldn't be more fulfilled doing anything else. Supporting my local farmers is great too!