This past year Jan Parker, a well-known local chef, participated in two of the cooking demonstrations. Jan enjoys giving back to the community and celebrating bringing people together. Of Filipino descent, she grew up enjoying her mother’s cooking. During her preparation of fried rice, she used carrot tops as herbs to give her dish a unique and unusual flavor that everyone enjoyed.
Jan lives and owns her own kitchen, Jan Parker Cookery in Tacoma, Washington.
The VISTA is in charge of obtaining food permits, marketing, and setting up for the event. These events are free for the public.