Our alumni.
Cohort 1
Dajonae Stokes
Hometown: Glenwood
Favorite Meal: Homemade eggs rolls, stuffed chicken, chicken fajitas, and omelettes
Dream: To continue improving her skills and help others learn to cook, one day opening her own soul food/jazz bar named Muggy's Kitchen after her grandfather.
Advice: Just keep going and you'll get the hang of it! Knowing how to cook well is a skill that will stick with you forever!
Detra Hardge
Hometown: Chicago
Favorite Meal: Pot roast with carrots and potatoes, followed up by chocolate cake
Dream: To own a soul food restaurant and travel the world, from New Orleans to Italy
Advice: Onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper make everything better!
Crystal Cosper
Hometown: K-Town
Favorite Meal: Teriyaki chicken and smothered pork chops
Dream: To gain more experience working through the University of Chicago and eventually open a restaurant named after her father, Dwayne (who was also a chef!)
Cohort 2
Vinisha Knight
Hometown: Chicago
Dream: to start her own restaurant and inspire her son!
Andre Edwards
Hometown: Chicago
Favorite dish: Any Mexican food
Favorite FTF Memory: Working in the kitchen and learning all the utensil names
Dream: To learn everything about cooking and start his own catering business!
Advice: Pay attention and learn everything you can. Be proactive and responsible!
Joanne Johnson
Hometown: Chicago
Dream: to go on island vacations with lots of sun
Advice: Dance to the finish line!
Letrell Johnson
Hometown: Chicago
Advice: don't use too much garlic!