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Chef Ed Porter dishes on what makes the perfect recipe. Written by: Cyn The Great
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Becoming the maestro of flavor, for Celebrity Chef Ed Porter, has proven to be a journey against self. Being able to take control of his life at a young age was a choice that also revealed his culinary gift. Determination and skill served as the key ingredients to his success in and out of the kitchen. Learning the food industry was a gig that came with trials and tribulations, but more importantly allowed him to pull from his experiences in order to create memories that would last with people forever from one meal. When he was told “no” he did not get defeated; instead he would find new innovative ways to better his craft in order to create his YES. As Ed cultivated his craft his name became a delicacy that landed him a huge opportunity on Netflix’s hit series ISSUE #7 | 9
Pressure Cooker. His experience on the show led him to tap back in with his love for music. With many projects and plans underway, Ed is able to juggle family, music and business while enjoying the art of creating a taste of luxury with everything he puts his hands to.
culinary arts, at least he would be able to be around food; unknowing that he had a hidden gift in the kitchen. The program he enrolled in was scheduled for a year but Ed finished within the first six months and was given the opportunity to attend Delaware Community College on a scholarship. Once he earned his degree, Ed immediately started working for a restaurant chain called the Ground Round. Initially he was placed at the front of the house as a host where his instant goal became working his way to the kitchen. There were times where he felt discouraged but instead of becoming defeated he learned
“I literally fell into it because Preparation my mom When Ed recalls his origin story in terms of falling in love gave me an with cooking he shared, “I literally fell into it because my ultimatum.” mom gave me an ultimatum.” He was given the option to go to job core or to live in the streets of Bronx, NY and follow a path of self destruction. When given the choice to pick a trade the 16 year old decided that if he chose
