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or some sort of stock to give food lots of flavor and creaminess. For example, I use milk, cream, or stock to make my grits. The cream brings a creamy texture, and the stock gives them flavor. For rice or any other type of starch, I use stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken). The flavor profile changes. The true tip is: if it's cooked with water, it will taste like water. What inspires you to create your culinary masterpieces? People. The joy of seeing people enjoy what I've prepared, of what I've spent three, four, or five hours preparing what I've put on the table for them. And the passion and love I have for doing it is what inspires me. Your business specializes in Southern Cajun cuisine. What is your personal favorite dish to prepare? I'd have to say seafood. I'm the winner of the 2019 Atlanta, Georgia, Seafood Festival Competition. Any type of seafood, I love doing it. What is your go-to comfort food? I'm a country boy at heart, so I'm a soul food guy. I like what my grandma cooks, like the fried chicken and mac and cheese, potato salad, cornbread, you know, all the good stuff! That's my go-to comfort food. Where is your favorite place to dine in Macon? My favorite thing to eat is a burger, so probably the Rookery. If I'm looking for a good steak, maybe The Back Burner. My wife and I have also been to Yollah two or three times, and we get something different every time. It's great Latin American food! Why choose Central Georgia for your business? I launched my business in Middle Georgia because I wanted to provide a service that doesn't really exist at the level I provide [around here]. Food should be an experience, and that's what I want to provide people in the comfort of their homes! pchapman@sheridansolomon.com 478.714.2133 • 478.746.2000 2618 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31204 Let me open doors for you! PATTI CHAPMAN Life Member Circle of Excellence Top Producer • Relocation Specialist FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023 | maconmagazine.com 111