When you make food from the heart, it shows and heals simultaneously.
Buffalo experienced a tragedy that took place on May 14, 2022, at Tops Friendly Supermarket. Unfortunately, another mass shooting took the lives of 10 members of the Eastside community. This mass shooting was not random. It was specifically aimed at the Eastside Community.
I had already been in many conversations about mass shootings. Trying to figure out the root cause, what I could do, what we could do as a community, as a state, as a country to solve or even reduce this epidemic that we have become numb to due to frequency of the occurrences.
I had gotten sick of the discussions, the social media comment debates, the rise of awareness, the story dedications, and heart-felt messages on everyones' profiles.
I wanted to do something impactful before we moved on to the next mass shooting without taking any real action.
I organized this dinner for the families and Buffalo's Eastside community. Reached out to @feedbuffalo and @gwmgbflo for their partnership, and they jumped on board. I got a few willing helpers, and we created an experience that brought new light to the community as well as the families of the Jefferson 10.
So many things could have derailed this day. It was raining. It was done on a Sunday. It was on the day of the 911 memorial. We had some challenges with getting as well as putting up the tent. All the plans of making this event work were unraveling, and it almost didn't happen.
But we pushed through all of those challenges, and with the help of some amazing servers, a sous chef, and others, we made the evening a success in celebrating each life that included the Jefferson 10.
Thank you again to all who joined me in taking action on this day by using my gift in the culinary arts and service. It will forever be one of my greatest achievements and most valued memories of why I do what I do.
To my best friend on your special day, what we've built together is truly remarkable.
Of course, I'm talking about the community and culture of love and growth we've created through Musicality Central.
But even more than that, I'm talking about our friendship.
Our relationship has truly felt like a rollercoaster at times, but what stayed true throughout has been our commitment to our friendship, consistently seeing the best in each other, and pushing the other to keep evolving into better versions of ourselves.
Friendships like ours are one in a million, and I can't express how grateful I am for you. And now you get to be the best Uncle Rishone to my little man! 🥹 The blessing that you are to me, and now my family, is immeasurable.
We love you and hope you have THEE best day. Happy birthday, Rishone ❤️
Lights Camera Action📸 - Plating The Appetizer.
When the work needs to be done quickly.
Mini Crab Cakes with a peal center topped with a Caper and pickle Tartar sauce topped with watermelon radishes and Chives.
Swordfish? 🗡🐟Have you ever had it? 🤔Do you like it?🤷🏾♂️🤷♀️🤷🏼
Would you like to try it? 🫣
What does the texture remind you of when you eat it?
So many questions...
I like it grilled or seared with a sweet/citrus glaze. 😎
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Dont forget the Sauce!!! 😋 Yummm!!!
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Seared Halibut and Grilled Shrimp over a green pea vegetable Poleta topped with baby Arugula, blistered cherry tomatoes, and finished with a lemon butter white wine sauce drizzle.
Plated and ready to be served.🫶👏👏
