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Parker kicked off his culinary career while attending the Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he graduated with a Culinary Degree. With a strong passion for creating buffet showpieces including melon carvings, ice carvings and tallow wax sculptures, Parker earned several medals and numerous awards, such as "best of show" for his centerpieces at food shows in the years that followed.
In March 2001, Mr. Parker set up shop at home and sold his original Veggy Art decorative centerpieces and garnishes to retail outlets in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and New York City. It was the growing demand for his carving classes and demonstrations however, that sewed the roots for further expansion.
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