My name is Valarie Patterson from New Orleans come from a long line of cook’s both mother and grandmother were cook’s
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
From New Orleans father was navy mother and grandmother both worked in the food industry
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve been in the food industry for over 30 years and I enjoy cooking and bringing joy to people with my food
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Crescent city Daiquiri and Creole Cafe and compazons
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Almost 2 years
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is Sparkle
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never give up on your dreams
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
HEB
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Michael Jackson for his great achievement and the place we would eat at is Crescent city Daiquiri and Creole Cafe
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people are very nice
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully well established in the community as someone who cares for the community
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I really enjoy cooking
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
9
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Family and children
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family love, joy, and happiness
