The Felton-based finalist on the Fox cooking show MasterChef and the force of nature behind the new catering company Custom Culinary Concepts answers a few of our questions.
Where were you born?
Sharon, Connecticut
What’s your astrological sign?
Aries (March 28, 1971 at 5:56pm)
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Gourmet Mac and Three Cheese infused with center cut bacon and topped with pan-seared prosciutto bits.
Guilty eating pleasure?
Ice cream, ice cream, ice cream.
Do you listen to music when you cook? If so, what are you listening to these days?
Absolutely, as should we all! Blues, jazz, rock, classical, big hair bands…you get the idea.
Name an underappreciatedingredient that you love working with.
SALT!!!
Got a favorite date night restaurant in town?
Depending on my mood, Clouds, The Nest, Miramar.
Name a chef you’d love to meet.
I just did, in front of 5.5 million viewers!
Name someone you’d love to cook for.
You.
Who was your favorite judge on MasterChef?
The big man outta Chi-Town, Graham Elliot. He da man.
Is Gordon Ramsay as much of a prick as he seems?
Define “prick!” Let’s just say, in a word: passionate.
How about Joe?
Pretty serious guy and very well spoken.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in the last three years?
It’s never too late to follow your dreams and to stay true to yourself no matter what life throws at you.
