Head Chef Steven Leake Chef Steven Leake is the lead Culinary Instructor/Program Coordinator at Southwest Tennessee Community College, owner of Premier Ice Sculptures & Catering, and treasurer of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter). He has been awarded the title of Chef of the Year for 3 years by the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter). Don’t miss Chef Steven, our Celebrity Cooking Stage right-hand-man, at the show!
Linda Carmen Get some great ideas and recipes for a casual spring brunch from Linda Carman, the Martha White baking expert. With a little planning and easy-to-make recipes, you can have a relaxing get-together with family and friends, serve delicious food and even enjoy it yourself!
Festival of Foods Looking for a new restaurant to tempt your taste buds? Memphis is famous for its barbecue, however there are so many other cuisines available in this great city. We will highlight several different cuisines hourly on our Celebrity Cooking Stage, as well as showcase eclectic foods and restauraunts in the Memphis area. Travel the world and satisfy your palette in the Festival of Foods.
Louisiana Culinary Trails: A Cultural Gumbo An epicurean excursion awaits in Louisiana! Louisiana is known for its spicy way of life. And nowhere is that spice more evident than the rich cuisine the Gumbo State is known for. Stir together handfuls of French, Spanish, Native American, African, Caribbean, and Acadian, season it well with Italian, German, Irish, Asian, Hungarian, Middle Eastern, and other exotic cultures; add a dash of uptown and down-home, let it simmer a long while, and you’ve got the starter for some of Louisiana’s legendary cuisine.
Hungry for adventure? Don’t look any further. We’ve made it easy: A guidebook, maps, a website…and seven culinary trails that will satisfy your belly, as well as your soul. Once you get a taste, you’ll be begging for seconds!
Each trail offers the best taste of each region’s specialties, mixing mom-and-pop cafes, bakeries, hoity-toity restaurants, farmers markets, hole-in-the-wall hideaways, seafood shacks, local grocery stores, sandwich shops, roadside stands, food festivals, and more. Ditch that diet and climb on board at the Southern Women’s Show for a rousing culinary tour of Louisiana.
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FlatOut Delicious Stop by Flat-out Bread’s sampling station to see what all the fuss is about! This healthy snack has been featured on Oprah and will become a healthy and tasty staple in your household. Pick up a recipe card and learn how to incorporate Flat-out bread into your next meal!
