My name is Amanda

and I will be your chef this evening. A devout lover of food, I grew up eating traditional Southern cuisine while watching the the vast culinary world on television. I married my husband, James, and stayed in my hometown after graduation to pursue my calling of practicing social work in my community. My other loves include Jesus, photography, and being with my friends and family. Here, food intersects as the great glue that holds life together in the forms of my mom’s biscuits on the dinner table of my childhood with family all around, charcuterie boards being passed between chattering friends, a church gym filled with casserole dishes and laughter, and a favorite warm meal made with love sat down for my husband after a cold football practice.

Food is love. I believe some food is made slowly and other food made quickly, some food is simple while others are impossibly complex. Whatever it is, make it with love, and you will never fail.