Creative Dining Services’ Inquiring Minds interviewed Patrice Wright, Lead Cook at Trinity Christian College.  Here’s what we learned about her:

[Creative Dining Services' Inquiring Minds]: So, you are a Lead Cook for Trinity Christian College. What is your favorite part of your job?

[Patrice Wright]: Preparing the food. (She also considered saying her boss… who assisted in conducting this interview) I like creating flavors with the different variety of spices. Creating, adding to the food, taking away and figuring out how the food will taste the best. Every day is a new adventure with the Creative Dining recipes. It’s fun to experiment with food and try new foods. It is interesting how the flavors work together like the hot and spicy with the sweet in the new Mexican Chili Corn Casserole.

[CDSIM]: Our readers would like to know: what is your favorite cuisine?

[PW]: Italian – I like to eat Italian food with all of the sauces – mmmm, oh yeah… ah huh… I’m getting hungry just thinking about it… but I like to cook Mexican food. The combination of flavors and textures make it so interesting to work with. There is such a wide range of fresh ingredients to get that authentic taste of Mexican cuisine. Maravillosa! ¡Delicioso!

[CDSIM]: If I take a look inside your refrigerator what would I find?

[PW]: The basics, milk, eggs, butter, sour cream, chicken, ground beef, fresh lemons, peppers… there used to be strawberry daiquiris and apple martinis… used to be,  but no more… that was yesterday…

[CDSIM]: If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?

[PW]: Jamaica, the white sand… the sun… the vibe… I like the motto: “Don’t worry, Mon. Be Happy!!”

[CDSIM]: And finally, how will you handle your new-found fame once this interview is published on the Creative Dining Blog?

[PW]: Oh, I don’t know, hope I don’t get the big head… Ha-ha-ha! Being an instant celebrity, I’ve been waiting my whole life for this!