Jeramie Leonard's Page

Relationship Status:

Single

About Me:

I started my Culinary career in 2007, after many years of debating and waiting. Ever since I was young, I was captivated by the craft of food preperation. I remember watching episodes of the Frugal Gourmet, Julia Child and Foodtv Net., when it first started. "Thank God for reruns" I can also remember when my cousins recieved Easy Bake ovens, I always wanted to make something. I put off going to Culinary School in hopes of making a relationship work, that wasn' t destined to be part of my future. Now I realize that this is the place for me and where I feel like I am back in sync with life and the future I am working to fulfill. I love to make rustic pizzas, learning about cheeses and wines and making breads. I have a new found respect and love for baking and making cheese cakes. The Italian Cuisine and Mediterranean food interest me. Though I love Asian food and food in general, I am truly interested in this area of cuisine. I hope to find a Mentor and network, to better my skills and harness my energy, drive and enthusiasm. I look forward to the fine food and new rising professionals in the industry. I plan to be recognized for consistent quality food and that is my goal. In the words of Julia Child "I was never interested in anything until I found cooking."

What is your favorite recipe creation?

Anything to amuse the bouche!

When did you enter the Culinary Profession?

I started technical training in '07. My mother did cook, but only had a few go to dishes. She taught me, If I wanted to eat I had to learn to cook.

Who is your favorite Musical Artist?

Al Green, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Mary J.Blige, Babyface, Lauren Hill, Common, Twista, Musique and anything good....good music is Good

What is your favorite TV show?

!st of all GOOD EATS, that man is so damn informative....No Reservations, Chopped, Top Chef, Kitchen Nightmares"what not to do", Iron Chef, Check Please...A.T.H.F, Psych, Dollhouse, Monk, Family Guy, American Dad, Mixed Martial Arts....Not in any particular order. Normally one is available when i am not busy.

Last Book Read:

Soul of a Chef.... you will literally LOL on some parts!

If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?

Jaques Pepin, a great great Chef; Donatella Arpia, very knowledgeable and beautiful; Micheal Simon, we have similar opinions and if you do $1.7 million your first year you are doing something right.

What is your favorite Culinary Web site?

http://myrecipe.com, foxtv.com, foodnetwork.com