Chef’s Corner: Timothy I. Redd

Redd cooking it up Orange Mode Style (spicy)

Vital Signs:

Name: Timothy I. Redd

Nick Name: TIM

Age or Sign: Virgo

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

Ethnicity: Native and African Black American

Passion: Cooking, Culinary Arts, and Fine Cuisine

O&A session:

OM: Hello Tim, what did you want to become when you grew up?

Tim: Hello brother my dream to play professional football, and become a musician. Playing the saxophone became a passion of mines as well.

OM: How were you in

high school and how different are you now?

Tim: I’m very different from I was in high school. In high school I wasn’t as outgoing as I am now.. I went from high school to the Military. Even though I could not follow my dreams, I found another passion and dream in cooking fine foods. You know everyone loves to eat!

OM: You are so right about that, I am hungry now. How long have you been in the Culinary Arts?

Tim: I’ve been preparing Fine Cuisine and working in the Culinary Arts for over twenty years now.

OM: What types of cake do you create; tell us about your flavor?

TM: Red Velvet Cake with butter cream frosting covered with pecans, my signature cake, and the dark color of red is so hot and attractive. I can also add different flavoring such as fresh squeezed lemon juice and vanilla abstract, which give the taste a sweet twang.

OM: I love, just love Red Velvet myself. What about your signature meal to create?

Tim: My Signature is sort of like a vegetable medley, It’s a mixture of seasoned vegetables seasoned very well, and smoked on the grill.

OM: Are you professionally trained in the culinary arts and if so where did you receive this training?

Tim: Yes, I received my training from Pikes Peak Community College located inColorado Springs, Colorado. I attended the culinary courses given. I received further training while serving in the US Amy.

OM: Is there any one event that sticks out in your mind that you remember above all else relating to your food (an event or catering)?

Tim: I remember cooking for a few dignitaries when I was a young soldier, and I’ve met a few pro athletes, that has their hand in food service like, Franco Harris, BO Jackson, and Hershel Walker

OM: Tell us a little about your Military career?

Tim: I served twenty one year’s honorably in the US Army as a Food Service Manager. I have been deployed several times to the following countries: Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and three times to Afghanistan. I was stationed at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), and dealt with some of the same terrorists elements that you see

on the news. I can’t share much more about that duty detail because of National Security, please believe it’s real.

OM: That is a fabulous career and we do believe it. I want to thank you for your service because without people like you we would not have the freedoms we hold so dear! So tell us about your family a bit.

Tim: Well my beautiful wife and I have our special private moments. I have three wonderful children 2 boys and little lady. My children bring me so much joy. My children are doing very well in school, they make great grades, play basketball and participate in different invents to include pageants.

OM: Tell us a few basic facts about you?

Tim: I would say my best attribute is my hard work. In everything I do, my family supports me 100%. Even in good and in bad times they are in my corner. My favorite flower is Tulips; I don’t buy any roses for my wife. I guess the reason could be that Roses were so popular growing up, and I just wanted to be different. I like dancing but only when I am in the mood. My favorite color is Green. I would have to say that a few of my best attributes are being successful and always trying to be the best that I can. Being a great planer these are the things that keeps me motivated and trying to do better.

OM: Where would you recommend someone visit your city check out?

Tim: The VISTA is a nice club located in downtown Columbia. Downtown Columbia has nice restaurants, Bars, Grills and the night life is AWSOME! Everything of course is located right smack in the middle of Carolina “GAMECOCK territory”, please don’t fear the Rooster. 😉

OM: Do you workout or go to the gym?

Tim: Yes I work out, you got to stay healthy. Without your health what do you have?

OM: True so True, Do you drink and if so what is your favorite drink?

Tim: Courvoisier and Martel are my favorite liquors.

OM: What is your favorite TV show or Movies?

Tim: They would be without a doubt: CSI Miami, walking Dead, Martin, and The Wire.

OM: All great choices. While pursuing your dream, what do you do to pay the bills?

Tim: Well at the moment I am a government contractor overseas stationed in Afghanistan. I also of course receive my military retirement benefits. When I want to make extra money or just express my passion of food. I do some catering, and special events for lawyers in my home town.

OM: Do you have favorite designer clothing, jewelry that type of stuff?

Tim: No not really I’m not big on clothing for now, but if my dreams come true, and then I’ll be all over Oscar De larente.

OM: What is some of your contact information for our readers can get a hold of you?

Tim: If you have an event and I am around just hit me up, we may be able to make magic together (we will throw it down it the kitchen) hit me up on my Face book: Timothy Redd.

OM: If you could leave the Orange Mode Magazine readers anything what would it be besides make sure you get your Nine Livez on?

Tim: The sky’s the limit, follow your dreams, because ones success starts with a dream, and it’s up to you to accomplish it!

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