Former Fiola pasty chef Jason Gehring recently opened the sweet and savory Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken in Washington, DC. Today, we turn the tables and grill the chef.
What’s in your fridge or freezer that would surprise people?
Velveeta cheese slices. I always add a couple slices to my macaroni and cheese.
Last meal you cooked for yourself?
Smothered pork chops, collards, cornbread and parsley potatoes.
Last meal on earth?
Fried chicken with gravy, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, biscuits, green beans with ham hock, collards and sliced heirloom tomatoes.
Which six people — alive or dead — would you choose to attend your ultimate dinner party? What would you serve?
Nina Simone, Julia Child, James Franco, Sigmund Freud, Vincent van Gogh and Margaret Cho.
I’d serve brunch — fried eggs, ham steaks with red eye gravy, biscuits, grits, fresh fruit and Irish coffee. Keep reading…
