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how it started
The journey began with one simple dessert—and a deep connection to cultural roots.
Honey Orange Cassava Cake was named one of Orlando’s Top 10 Signature Dishes, recognized alongside elite chefs from renowned resorts and fine dining establishments. But this wasn’t just a culinary milestone—it was a turning point.
Born from tradition and elevated with a modern twist, cassava became the foundation of a bigger vision: to create a brand that celebrates heritage, innovation, and resilience. That vision became Cassava Crumbs—a handcrafted dessert company built to honor the past while creating space for what’s next.
The competition
I wasn’t supposed to be in this competition
(2017 Orlando's Signature Dish)—not on paper.
I wasn’t a finalist because of credentials, titles, or decades in fine dining. I was here because of one thing: reaction. The kind that comes from real guests tasting something that hits home.
While the other chefs brought incredible artistry—plates that were stunning, technical, even world-class—
I brought something different. A dish that people remember. See, the competition was about Signature Dishes. That word—“signature”—means more than just fancy. It means identity. Something that defines a place, or a person, or a people.
My Honey Orange Cassava Cake wasn’t the flashiest. It didn’t speak French. But it spoke to people. It spoke Florida. The ingredients—local honey, fresh citrus, and humble cassava—came together like the communities that make this state what it is. Diverse. Bold. Familiar.
You could make it at home. You could share it at your table. You could feel it in your memory the next day.
And to me, that’s what a Signature Dish should be. Not just what impresses judges—but what connects across cultures, reminds you of where you are, and stays with you long after the plate is cleared.