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A Taste of Transformation

Chef Jeff transforms lives Juvenile Summit features presentation about culinary program T he Juvenile Summit featured a presentation from Chef Jeff Henderson, the world renown chef featured on cooking shows like The Chef Jeff Project on the Food Network. Two of the graduates of the Chef Jeff Project were on hand to give their account of their time in the project.

that night featuring “correctional fried chicken” using Cheff Jeff’s special spice mixture.

— BY KIRK RAYMOND

Ezekiel is from Chicago, IL. He was shot when he was 14 and ended up caught in the justice sys tem after a move to Las Vegas. He found himself in the Chef Jeff Project and “I was loving it. I ended up being a baker, cooking donuts and stuff, cooking for football players and all type of important people.” Andre was a troubled youth, struggling with his home life and getting into trouble because of his difficulty with authority. He said he found “more than just cooking for me, it’s really, it’s a life skill, and just like how to think bigger than what your family had ever thought.” Chef Jeff and his trainees prepared a special meal for 30 guests at the Hyatt across the street

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