No One Knew I Was Gay Growing

Following The Devastating India Ocean Tsunami Of 2004, I Founded Chefs For Humanity, Modeled After Doctors Without Borders, But Comprised Of Chefs. There Wasn't Anything Out There Like It, And There Was A Definite Need For Chefs To Be Able To Offer Assistance And Aid To Those Suffering From Hunger And/or Malnutrition Worldwide.

I Wanted So Badly To Be Straight Like My Friends. But I Couldn't Change It Any More Than I Could Change Having Brown Eyes. And I Knew I Would Never Fit Into What Kids Thought Was Normal.

To Me, Money Is The Ability To Create Lifelong Experiences For My Family And Myself, To Educate My Children And A Way To Give Back To Humanity.

Even When You Have Doubts, Take That Step. Take Chances. Mistakes Are Never A Failure - They Can Be Turned Into Wisdom.

When I Was Growing Up In Mississippi - It Was Good Southern Food... But I Also Grew Up With A Greek Family; When Other Kids Were Eating Fried Okra, We Were Eating Steamed Artichokes. So I Think It Played A Big Part In My Healthy Cooking.