When you grew up, did you want to have a career in something feminine?

[Valarie]

when growing up, I wanted to be a Chef... but I was under the impression all the great chefs were men

I did too, I was going the apprentice route. All the female chefs I know are tough as nails, it is a really male driven competitive world, I think that's why I grew tired of it and went back to school. I just wanted to be creative.