So when did you f al l in l ove wit h cooking?
I fell in love with cooking at about 7-8 years of
age when asked to do a cooking project at school.
I've always seen and helped my Mom in the
kitchen so it was an easy choice.
Is t here anyone who has inspired your passion?
Hazel Oxley-Jackson
Are you at a pl ace where you f eel comf ort abl e or is
t here more you f eel you can l earn f rom your craf t or
put int o your craf t ?
My Mom, Grandma and Ms. Alexander. (3rd grade
teacher). I started off making breakfast for myself
and moved forward from that Point.
How has becoming a cat erer changed your l if e?
I can always learn more. Anyone that knows they
know everything knows nothing. I am always looking
for new recipes and new ways to put a spin on an old
favorite.
It has changed my life tremendously because it
gives me a purpose that I can use in every aspect
of my life. I love that people depend and look
forward to my Cooking Daily. That's a wonderful
feeling and a Privilege.
How does Oakl and or t he Bay Area inf l uence your
t al ent ?
Do you f ind yoursel f doing t his f orever?
The Bay Area is where I call home but being a
southern girl in this city makes me want to bring that
southern side to the bay. Every nationality loves
southern food and there aren't that many places that
provide what I offer. That is what motivates my craft.
What pl ans do you have f or t he f ut ure, is branding
your business an opt ion?
I absolutely would love to make my Business a
household name. I want to have a restaurant that
exhibits my Craft. Would love to have a few around
the Bay that doesn't have what I provide.
What is your special t y dish?
Being a true southern belle, my specialty dish would
be Smothered Chicken / Steak and Pan Gravy over
Steamed Rice / Potatoes, Country Collard Greens,
Candied Yams and Buttermilk Cornbread.
I absolutely find myself doing this for the rest of my
life because it's a passion. Passion is when you'll do
it for free if you had the opportunity
Many peopl e don?t usual l y f ol l ow t heir dreams,
what keeps you going?
What keeps me going is knowing that I have more to
give to my craft. The food industry is always evolving
and there are always new things that I can subscribe
to. My daughter thinks that I'm the best Chef in the
world and that's what I strive to be in the public eye
as well.
What ?s raw t al ent t o you?
Raw talent is when you don't have to try hard to do a
particular project, it just comes little easier for
you than others. Natural versus Natured .