I was going to wait until April to start blogging about Earth Day, but the Clairemont clients just have too many good things in the works to wait a few more days. This post originally appeared on Briar Chapel‘s (client) blog. Enjoy!
Celebrity Chef Perspective: Jimmy Reale, Carolina Inn
On Sunday, April 18th we will host a Celebrity Chef Charity Event featuring several Triangle Chefs demonstrating their favorite recipes using locally and healthfully grown foods in each of our model homes. Today we are talking with Chef Jimmy Reale of the landmark Carolina Inn:
Q: Tell us a bit about what it’s like to be the chef at The Carolina Inn…
A: It is very challenging but at the same time very rewarding. The Inn is a very busy place and personally I love the fast pace. I’ve been working at The Carolina Inn and our sister property for the past twelve years and absolutely love what I do.
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a chef?
A: I have always enjoyed cooking; growing up in an Italian and Lebanese family. My mom is one of the best cooks you’ll ever meet. She definitely influenced me to become a chef.
Q: Where did you start your career as a full-time chef?
A: My first cooking job was making pizza and calzones at Sbarro’s. Continue reading “Earth Day Goodness”