Who or what inspires you to cook?

My grandmother inspired me to cook. When she was living, she never let us (grandchildren) in the kitchen while she cooked. She always ran us out saying, "too many cook's in the kitchen." But I found a way to watch by standing on a crate in a room behind the kitchen. One day while on the crate I fell and my grandmother summoned me to the kitchen saying, "boy come here!" She handed me a brown paper bag and showed me how to snap peas. After that I was always in the kitchen.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Shrimp and grits is my all time favorite dish. It is such a complex dish that requires patience and more patience. My shrimp and grits are savory and packed with layers of flavor making it the perfect comfort food to awaken your taste buds!