When people around me are getting rattled, I may just close my eyes and do a breathing exercise. Carla Hall breathecloseexercise Change image and share on social
I went to L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and I think French cooking is the basis for a lot of classical cuisine, a foundation of a lot of other cuisines. That said, it's not the only way to approach a cooking career. Carla Hall academieapproachbasis share on social
When I do something that's stressful, I have to find a moment of peace, so I tend to meditate and get in the flow. It's a regular practice of mine. Carla Hall findflowmeditate Change image and share on social
Turkey is fine, but if I don't have the sides, forget about it. And cornbread stuffing is at the center of my plate. I will have about six sides and then a little bit of turkey and gravy. Carla Hall bitecentercornbread Change image and share on social
One of my early childhood memories was my grandmother always having a bowl of Nestle chocolate bars at her house. My sister and I would argue over who could eat the chocolate bars. Looking back, I don't know why we just didn't share. We could have split them. Carla Hall arguebackbar share on social
Keeping your space clean is as much a part of the end result as the dish being tasty. Carla Hall cleandishend Change image and share on social
I believe that there are no mistakes in the universe, so I think it all happens as it should! Carla Hall mistakeuniverse Change image and share on social
My biggest fear has always been being 40 and hating my job. I love challenges. I'm not afraid to try anything. Carla Hall afraidbigchallenge Change image and share on social
My plans are not to open a restaurant, but what I would like to do is open a kitchen somewhere in D.C. proper and have a chef's table where people can come and taste my food without having to have a catered event. Carla Hall caterchefevent share on social
In catering, you're always changing; the client is always dictating to you in terms of their wishes. Carla Hall caterchangeclient Change image and share on social
