What happens when live storytelling and food collide?
A multi-sensory experience that encourages people to bridge cultural divides.
We will invite a cook to prepare a food dish that is connected to their fondest memory and tell a story about it. At the end of their story, the audience of 30 will taste the dish. Over the course of 12-months, we will host up to five (5) dinners and will design a Detroit story cookbook.
Who is the featured cook and storyteller?
We've invited MasterChef top 5 finalist Yachecia Holston to tell us a story about her dish.
America fell in love with Detroit native, Yachecia Holston on MasterChef Season 8 – it was undeniable! Her ability to capture the hearts of millions through her cooking and her encouragement came naturally. This is no surprise, as she started cooking at the age of 9 with her mom. The southern preacher spent her summers cooking with her Great-Great-Aunt Ann & Grandmother Mattie Lee in Nashville, TN. This laid the groundwork for her passion in the kitchen. Yachecia’s MasterChef journey was a personal victory of following her dreams. Beating over 35,000 people, Yachecia soared to finish in the Top 5 of MasterChef Season 8. Yachecia has taken her “sassy southern fusion” cooking style into the homes of professional NBA and NFL athletes, she teaches workshops, hosts monthly pop-up shops, and offers 5-course dining experiences as a private/personal chef. Look out for this rising star as she offers inspiration through her cooking as well as her preaching!
What is the dish?
Chicken dumpling. A vegetarian alternative will be available. Details forthcoming.
The picture is a representation of the dish of what will be served.
What are the details?
We will have water and carbonated beverages available. Please bring your beverage of choice ;-)
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