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Meet the Chef

After 20 plus years traveling our country, working as a chef, I find myself in Dallas Texas, during a world wide pandemic, furloughed for 60 days as many are.  A few days into shelter in place thinking of all the people that I have shared kitchens with, I wanted to speak to everyone through my food. 50 states 50 plates was the idea. My research brought me to selecting iconic dishes for each respective state. I found my way to speak to friends, family and America. #my50plates.

My 50 Plates

It starts with the right plate, then the right recipe and the right ingredients.

Day 50

Thank you Washington, for teaching us Almond Roca. This concludes all 50 states and my 50 plates. All this time waiting for geoduck clams that

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Day 49

Thank you Florida, for teaching us The Cuban Sandwich, Conch Fritters, with key lime aioli, and the crowd pleasing Key Lime Pie. Would also like

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Day 48

Thank you Colorado, for teaching us Lamb with roasted Chili Fondue, delicious snack. #elwayssteakhouse #coloradolife

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Day 47

Thank you Wyoming, for teaching us your style baked beans. We had ours with smoked Elk Sausage, and was well worth the wait. #yeolebutchershop_tx #gamemeat

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Day 46

Thank you New Mexico, for teaching us Hatch Green Chili Stew. I remember line cooking many years ago in Santa Fe, the first thing I

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Day 45

Thank you Oregon, for teaching us Pok Pok wings, and for getting this delicious ice cream with your local cherries all the way to Texas!

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Where's the book?

My goal is to eventually publish a cookbook. Check back here for details.

mortar and pestel beside a book

Play My 50 Plates

Here we have 4 states, 3 styles of bbq, 1 pork roll, and all in 1 smoke:

Here are highlights of some of My 50 Plates.