Baking/Cooking Training: Went to culinary arts school. My Mother was also a wonderful cook and she taught me more than I could have ever imagined!
Favorite Food: Anything that is a comfort food. Pastas, Soups, Cakes, and Desserts.
Favorite Food Moment: I took my lasagna to a potluck. We work with a gentleman from Italy who has always said there was noone that can cook like home. He ate my lasagna and said that I needed to quit my job at the casino, and open my own Italian restaurant. He said that he hadn't eaten any REAL Italian food since he left Italy!
Favorite Cooking Word: Dash and Boquet
Favoriate Restaurant: Pasta House in Paducah, KY is one of the best.
Favorite Chef: Paul Prudhomme
In My Town Try: Miguel's Mexican Restaurant
Interests: Anything casino oriented. I have been in this business for 15 years now, and love it!
Books: Any and all cookbooks!
Music: Anything but bluegrass.
TV/Movies: Food Network is one of my favorites. I am also hooked on "The Biggest Loser"
Travel: I love to travel across the Midwest.
Clubs: Hoosiers Losers on ObesityHelp.com
ABOUT ME
My name is LaChelle. I am a dealer/floor supervisor at the local casino. I love to cook. I went to culinary school before getting into the casino industry, and I am a licensed chef. I love cooking. My specialities are pastries and desserts. Yummy!
I have two daughters that are also developing the love of cooking! They really want to help as much as they can, and that is a blessing!
I had gastric bypass surgery on Dec. 27, 2007. It has been the best thing I have ever done in my life! I have lost a total of 154 pounds and have gained my life back! Thank the Lord for me being able to enjoy life again!