In the Kitchen with Stacey A Behind The Scenes Look
Episode description
Stacey knew at an early age when she was “playing” with her Easy-Bake Oven that she wanted to be a chef. At age 11, she wrote to Bobby Flay telling him how she twisted around one of his recipes; three months later she received a call from his producer asking her to come to New York City to see a taping of his show and to go to his restaurants. Unfortunately, she couldn’t as her family had just moved from Michigan to Florida where her dad became a minister at a small church.
Episode Highlights:
- How Stacey got into cooking. (3:25)
- When I left Tropical Smoothie, I was all in because I was part of a culinary program in high school. (9:38)
- Stacy’s first experience with a German chef. (12:21)
- The proposal changed her life. (18:28)
- The transition from chef to stay-at-home mom. (21:12)
- Looking for a new place to live. (26:42)
- In the kitchen with Stacey. (29:02)
- Stacy’s story is a roller coaster. (34:27)
- What is the message of empowerment for women listening today? (37:01)
Key Takeaway:
Someone opened my doors to venture into business by modeling me how to do baking. Immersing myself in it and committing to what was once a hobby has now become my bread and butter. Learn to appreciate simple little things and make something big out of them.
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