Chef Hopeton

The first love of my life!
My prophet!
My councilor.
My teacher.
My friend.
My greatest cheerleader!
My Mom!

If you know her you knew her to be a hyper positive free spirit who did what she wanted in life. From model, Personal chef, baker, chocolatier to artist she did these things well.
Teaching me the power of meditation and inner health at a very young age…Showed her younger siblings how to move in the busy streets of NY.
Our trips to Harlem week rounded out my childhood experience in a way I would have never guessed in that time.
She trusted me since a child to wander, find my way and return to the guiding light that was her love.
Why dementia choose such a powerful mind to corrupt i know not but fortunately she’s still a nice, calm and caring person.
On this 2nd day in March or 2026 Betty Ann Hibbert aka Hema turns 83!
Love you to the moon and beyond mom! You’d be very proud of your son…
😘🥲

Our snacks are not the same…..
Salt cod cake with aioli and a perfect fried egg, topped with siracha marinated avocado….
Hate me now!

Been a long time since i pan fried some rainbow trout! These stunning specimen made for a yummy dinner when glazed with dijon and finished with lemon juice and butter!