CHEF’S PHILOSOPHY IS ‘EAT IN COLOR’
Story and photos by Yasmine Charles
From a very young age, I was mesmerized by culinary school commercials. That curiosity became a journey—one that carried me through New York City restaurant kitchens, aboard U.S. Navy ships and into the classroom teaching culinary arts at Stratford University, while also bringing my work to television audiences through recurring appearances on Virginia This Morning in Richmond and Yasmine’s Cooking Show online.
Rooted in my Haitian heritage, I learned that food is not just a source of nourishment—it is a living form of art, a memory, a culture, and a universal glue that connects us. My cooking blends Caribbean, Asian, and classic French influences with a focus on nutrition and wellness. Guided by my philosophy, “Eat in Color,” each plate becomes a canvas…