Fred began his love for cooking at the age of 6 when he began working alongside his retired grandmother in the kitchen. They cooked together every day making hot meals for his working mom and the family. He has fond memories of making dough from scratch, rolling it out and creating sweet potato and apple pies. His grandmother taught him to make sure to have the correct measurements of the ingredients. She had an eye for perfection and made sure Fred also worked towards perfection in his cooking. She is his true inspiration and is his reason for becoming a chef.