PantriApp Founder & CEO, Marcus Flakes to Compete in Harris County Public Health’s 3rd Annual Healthy Cooking Challenge
PRESS ARTICLE — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX — February 2026 Harris County Public Health will host its 3rd Annual Healthy Cooking Challenge on February 28, 2026 , and this year’s competition features a standout contender: Chef Marcus Flakes , Founder, CEO, and culinary architect behind PantriApp , the emerging Household Intelligence Technology platform reshaping how families plan, shop, and cook at home. Held at the elite Barbara Jordan Career Center , the challenge brings together four chefs who will each prepare a heart‑healthy dish from a mystery basket within a one‑hour time limit. More than 100 attendees will taste, judge, and vote on the final dishes, with the event also streamed live via Zoom to expand community access. The challenge is supported by respected partners including Harris County Public Health, HISD, Harris Health, Texas Southern University, NCAT, and the Northeast Houston Redevelopment Council . A Chef, Scholar, Veteran, and Founder at the Intersection...