As a frequent competitor in American
Culinary Federation (ACF) competitions over the last decade — as well as a mentor for
students preparing for competitions through organizations like ProStart and SkillsUSA — Nitahara sees competitions as vital to a
young chef's education.
Tapanga Perrin shares her experiences as a
young female in the United States Army, as a college
student with a love for photography, travel, and
culinary arts on her lifestyle blog TheyCallMeT.