Juba Kali, 29 (New Orleans), thrives on bringing creativity to recipes, combining tastes and elements from a variety of cultures. An energetic new father, Juba focuses on the science of food, drawing from his culinary background and his role as research chef at a popular spice company for inspiration. Juba received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Studies from Johnson & Wales University and combines his two passions, science and food, to create culinary masterpieces.