Hi, everyone! Earth Day is just 20 days away, and Clairemont would love to hear what YOU will do to make a difference. In the meantime, here is another re-post from the Briar Chapel (our client) blog in anticipation of our local celebrity chef charity Earth Day event coming up on April 18 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Join us!
Celebrity Chef Perspective: Jeremy Clayman, Busy Bee Cafe
As promised, we are continuing to share with you features from our local partners, restaurants, educators and friends as we take a look at sustainability from various angles – all leading up to Earth Day. Today we are pleased to hear from Chef Jeremy Clayman of the Busy Bee Cafe:
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a chef?
A: The profession found me. I started washing dishes at age 15, staying at work until 2 a.m. and worked my way up by doing prep and line work. I wanted to be a highschool English teacher and they wanted me to do all types of science and math – I was not feeling that – quit school twice. Wound up back in the kitchen and realized I could use my hands and be creative. I started taking it serious around 22 or 23… and decided that’s what I wanted to do. I had the opportunity to work for a chef who was crazy (in a good way) who showed me the ropes. Continue reading “Earth Day Goodness Part 2”
