Chris Shepherd

Team!!!! I had a blast collaborating with , , , and on Aftershift, an for . After years in kitchens, having a refreshing NA option that tastes great is a breath of fresh air. Plus, $50k of profits support ’s work for our food + bev community. Stock up and support a great cause!

and I love living in the Montrose part of Houston. On a walk a few blocks from our house the Night Herons come to roost and the babies were just coming out to see the world. You could hear them from blocks away. Such beautiful moments before the heavy rains came through and beautiful to see the next generation of birds that will be back to start new lives next year.

is moving to the fall! Mark your calendars now because it’s always a great time with my friend !

Last week’s culinary masters dinner was amazing and it was about the people, not just the guest who were awesome but the chefs and the team. It was a pleasure to cook with and the team from . Getting to hang out with and seeing friends like and make trips like this special! Enjoy the moments
Go everywhere, feel everything
See everyone you want yourself
Yeah, nothing’s lost of all you’ve held

The food in New Orleans is always something special to me. I was there last week for the culinary masters event. I want to thank for taking me around and cooking with me at the event. Always amazing hospitality and a great time.

1. Off the plane lunch
2. Crawfish bisque
3. Delicious
4. Fantastic Boudin Boy, Muffaletta breadstick and coffee
5. Damn near everything
6. A perfect Club sandwich
7. The Martini
8. Lunch at R&O’s with and
9. Shrimp Remoulade at R&O’s
10. Soft shells at R&O’s
11. Ham & Roast Beef Po boy at R&O’s
12. Snacks
13. 1st course
14. Amazing Ribeye tacos

More to come!!!

Friday morning and I got to
at 5 am for Double Mastectomy, moving a muscle from her back, attaching it to her chest and then reconstructive surgery. She went through pre op and then right into surgery right at 7. She was in Surgery for 12 hrs when I got the message that she was in recovery, doing fantastic and I could see her shortly. The emotional roller coaster of a day was almost over. It was almost time and of course when I walked in to see her, as always she was smiling ear to ear. What we had been told is that she would stay in the hospital from 2-5 days so we were prepared. The next morning LB called me and said that the team had been by to check on her and decided that she was good enough to go home and recover. I literally couldn’t believe it!! We are now at home with to start the healing process. Thank you to the Medical team that took care of Lindsey and everyone that walks through those doors, you are so amazing at what you are do. I will actually add that to all the Medical Professionals out there everywhere making people feel better and changing their lives.

Thank you to all the messages, prayers and well wishes, they filled our hearts. Now on to recovery!!!

This morning we woke up to a beautiful surprise in our front yard which symbolizes a focus on screening and early detection for cancer. This acts as a visual prompt for mammograms and self-exams to identify cancer early. and I would be in a very different place right now if it weren’t for Lindsey being diligent about making sure that she was getting not just mammograms but also ultrasounds. once spoke about having dense breasts and this being the path and Lindsey chose that path as well so a big thank you to her as well. We would like to thank whomever was so kind to do this to make our day brighter, you are so thoughtful and amazing.

Tomorrow marks a big day for us as heads into surgery for a double mastectomy and full reconstruction as she continues her journey through the Topaz Trial. This is a reminder that you can do your early testing as well, they aren’t just for if you are diagnosed but to help with before. I will forever be a fan of the medical teams that everyday work with love and compassion to help people with their journey. You all are so fantastic!

It’s amazing to see so much joy all on the face of as she continues to kick Cancer’s backside!!! She is such a rockstar and I’m so in awe of her. Today she was able to ring the bell as she finished her 15 rounds of Radiation over the past 3 weeks.
Again, a huge thank you to the team for all of your help and energy for not just taking care of Lindsey but taking care of everyone that is going through their journey. I have had the opportunity to sit and watch how you work with each person with kindness, respect and love. I will say that if you are going through this journey, no matter where you are on this journey take joy in these moments. I know it’s hard, take these moments for you and your family to smile. We are all proud of you!

16 rounds of Chemo - check
15 rounds of Radiation - check
1 surgery up next!!!!