“One of my favorite childhood memories is picking and eating vegetables from my grandparent’s garden. I remember snipping green beans in the living room. To this day, I still follow my grandmother’s advice and fry up new potatoes in bacon grease. And there’s absolutely nothing better than a summer tomato. It’s amazing how one bite can take you back to another place and time. As a child, I didn’t realize that these tastes and moments would become part of my heritage. I’ve worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years as a server, prep cook, catering manager, and foodservice director. What a delicious journey it’s been!”