b'Chef DelpiqueunscriptedWHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?At 15 I had to make a choice, so I chose cooking school because it is full of excitement,and that is what I needed at that time. As my interest grew, I also understood it would bea difficult career; however, the endless opportunities in this business would be too greatto pass up.WHAT IS YOUR FIRST FOOD MEMORY?My mom used to make hundreds of cans of ratatouille in summer for the winter months,so growing up, I always had to help out.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO EAT?TO PREPARE?Moroccan couscous.IS THERE A FOOD YOU HATE/DONT LIKE?Horse liver steak! My dad used to bring meat home once a week, and it was often horse liversteak; my brother and I were not allowed to leave the table till we were finished. I do notbelieve I will ever eat it again.IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY ONE FOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,WHAT WOULD THAT FOOD BE?Moroccan couscous.WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU?Being a chef in New York City is an inspiration in itself.'