Take Two and Pass

Take Two and Pass

 The criminal justice system had it out for me. They wanted to make me suffer. It was November of 1998 when Justice Marcy Kahn handed down my sentence – 25 years to life for robbery and murder. At just 19 years old, my world went dark. But I didn’t mind...
Windy City’s Weed Chef

Windy City’s Weed Chef

 Born and raised in the bustling city of Chicago, renowned chef Manny Mendoza’s passion for cooking was ignited at a young age while watching his mother prepare meals for their family. As he trailed her in the kitchen, Mendoza discovered the magic of...