The Brief
- A metro Atlanta pastry chef is working to recover from a life-altering medical emergency that left him struggling to follow his passion.
- Chef Sharrod Mangum has delighted Atlantans with his tasty treats and has even prepared desserts for former first lady Michelle Obama.
- A stroke left Mangum in a coma for more than a month and now he’s working to regain his skills in the kitchen.
ATLANTA – You might have experienced some of Chef Sharrod Mangum’s tasty treats at the Salty Donut before or seen him compete on televised baking shows. For the last several months, the Atlanta pastry chef has been recovering from a life-altering medical episode.
Mangum is no stranger to high-stakes situations. From baking on camera for competitions to preparing treats for celebrities and even a first lady.
“They were like, ‘Well, Michelle Obama is asking for a dessert item for a particular event.’ And I was just floored. I was obviously going to say yes,” Mangum said.…