Cooking Mentors

B.S. & Masters in Food & nutrition. I have worked in college & university dining for over 40 years. I love teaching cooking & foodways. Canning & preservation is one of my favorite crafts. Baking is a joy.

I'm a chef, certified pitmaster, certified judge. I have 25 years as a pitmaster and have cooked competitively and judged KCBS, SCBA and SBN. I have done live fire events and cooked whole animals usually Hog, but have done cows, goats and lamb. I can teach you the finer poin...

I am a seasoned pit master and a certified BBQ judge for both Memphis in May and the Steak Cooking Association.

I go by the name Sloppy Joe after winning a Sloppy Joe cooking competition. I've catered for special events and many school fundraisers to raise money for Sports. With 30 years experience in open fire and pit Bbqing.

I'm Chef Tonette Lawson, a culinary professional deeply dedicated to the art of creating flavorful dishes aligned with gluten-free and plant-based lifestyles. My culinary journey began with basic and advanced savory cooking methods at Tidewater Community College. Shortly after I ...

While not a true "granny" yet, I am a crafter with nearly 40 years of experience sitting at the side of some extremely creative, industrious, and frugal women and men who happily passed down all those skills almost lost to the generations between theirs and this one. I am al...