“One thing inspired me the most from the time I spent in Charleston was how much heritage and history are connected to influencing how I cook. Each dish tugged my heart in a different spot that after I finished cooking, I was really emotional and felt fulfilled at the same time.” HeartDifferentFeltOne ThingInfluenceEmotionalMy HeartCookingInspiredConnectedFinishedSpotsCooksHeritageDishesFulfilledCharleston Author:Shirley Chung
“I didn't cook for the competition, I cooked for myself, I cooked for my loved ones, I cooked to represent my culture, I cooked to represent Chinese-American immigrants. I was proud of what I was able to accomplish under the conditions.” AbleCultureConditionsProudCompetitionAccomplishChineseCooksImmigrantsLoved Ones Author:Shirley Chung
“Stephanie Izard. She is extremely talented but super-humble at the same time. And she was the first female Top Chef. I remember cheering her on when she competed. At that time I just started in my culinary career. Watching her cook was very inspiring.” FirstsRememberCareersFemaleHumbleCooksCulinaryCheerChefVery Inspiring Author:Shirley Chung