The Carolina Chef

04/24/2025

We have been spent the last few weeks visiting vineyards, wineries, farms, cooking with locals and taking olive oil and wine classes. We are so excited to share new recipes and dining experiences with all of you this Summer and Fall! It was a special treat to enjoy the amazing food Wandering through the lemon groves as the sun set was a wonderful way to spend our first evening in Sorrento.

02/26/2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to spend time sharing what life and business looks like as a personal chef with the culinary students
Alongside and we talked about the business side of each of the industry, how to stay relevant and up to date in current culinary trends, the great experiences we have had along the way and lessons learned the hard way. We heard a lot of great questions and were able to connect with students during this time. Big thanks to .light.boricua for coordinating this great event!

11/20/2024

Want a sweet and savory bite to serve with cocktails? This Rosemary Roasted Grape Bruschetta hits the spot! It’s sweet and savory with a slight bite. Rosemary roasted grapes with butternut squash puree, toasted pecans, garlic fried baguette, drizzled with balsamic glaze topped with microgreens…🤤

10/11/2024

What better way to enjoy the cooler weather than with a bowl of fish and grits?! stone ground grits with garlic tomato confit and seared Mahi-Mahi. It’s a simple dish that packs a punch with flavor! Toasting the grits in well salted bacon fat and finishing with cream and extra sharp cheddar makes them super creamy and delicious!😍 A few shrimp on top for our shrimp lovers!

08/03/2024

Y’all! I am obsessed with these florals from Lori for a surprise birthday dinner on Folly! The client request was bright, beautiful and unique…she nailed it! Food pics to come, but for now enjoy the beautiful blooms!

07/24/2024

Summertime means loads of delicious sweet corn and endless recipes… Today’s dish was creamy bacon and cilantro corn with chicken cutlets and sautéed spinach topped with Cotija cheese. It’s darn delicious!

07/18/2024

Who’s here for the heat?!?!

Look at these beautiful habaneros from They had a variety to choose from at the Greenville farmers’ market.

06/21/2024

Aioli vs. mayonnaise is there really a difference and which one goes with what? Click the link in bio to see my thoughts and which brand mayonnaise is my go to ever single time!

06/18/2024

How cool are these guys?! Some of my fave kiddos printed 3d versions of me and Chef Alex and they are so cool! Follow along on their adventures in stories to see all of the yummy dinners we’re cooking! This is year six of Beach Week with this amazing family and I look forward to creating meals for their vacation each summer.

06/17/2024

Y’all! We cannot get enough of this skillet fried okra! Splashed with buttermilk and tossed with cornmeal, salt and blackening seasoning🤤It’s perfectly crisp and has just enough heat from the blackening to keep you coming back for more!

06/07/2024

Thankful for and proud of doesn’t begin to describe how Chef Alex and I feel about these young ladies! We’ve had the pleasure of working with .till while they were attending
We are thankful they chose to be part of The Carolina Chef team and so proud of each of these young chefs! We took a night off to celebrate their graduation and enjoy a lovely dinner
We can’t wait to see where their careers take them in future! Our hearts are filled with gratitude for these bright, hardworking, talented young ladies!
You’ll be seeing their faces in the kitchen with us as we head into Summer!

05/09/2024