HAPPY PUB DAY! My brand new cookbook, Did You Eat Yet?, is officially out TODAY and Iām filled with all kinds of emotions I never even knew I had! 𤪠 Throughout my career, Iāve worked so hard to prove to the culinary world that I belong and even though I still donāt really feel like I fit in (anywhere, for that matter), I know that Iām always being myself. And everything I have achieved has been earned through hard work, perseverance, and by staying authentic no matter what people think or say. I donāt often talk about how many hurdles Iāve had to jump over throughout my career, whether it was as a model early on or now as a chef, but letās just say Iāve dealt with my fair share of disappointments, rejection, and haters! But through it all, I absorb everything with a smile while trying my best to never pass any of that negativity onto others (because I know how it feels). Ā This cookbook has been a lifelong dream of mine and I canāt believe itās finally here in the world. Iām soooooooo incredibly proud of this project (and of myself) because I worked so freaking hard for it and I can proudly say that the final product is 100% ME! Iāve been able to experience A LOT of really cool things in my life but this really tops the list of my lifetime achievements. Ā I really hope you all take a chance on me and pick up a copy of Did You Eat Yet?, because itās more than just a cookbook. Whether you love to cook and eat, read stories, laugh, enjoy beautiful pictures, or just need a reminder that sometimes blood, sweat, and tears really do pay off (no matter how difficult things might seem), you are really going to love and connect with the pages in this book. Iād love it if you all shared your photos of finished recipes along with your thoughts and feelings about the new cookbook because nothing makes me happier than to hear from you all! āŗļø Ā A heartfelt thank you to @safest, @stevetroha & Jeff for believing in me, to my team @sammie_oluyede @emicalie, Angeline, Daniel, Alie, Anwesha, and @allisoncarn for all your hard work and efforts on my behalf. I love and appreciate you all so much!! (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyWfRRv9kt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=