Cool Kids Cook Radio Show #69 Interview with Amy Stankus of Chocolate South

Amy Stankus of Chocolate South - Photo Credit: Jamie Annarino

Today’s show guest is Amy Stankus of Chocolate South. In 2004, after 20 years as a licensed Architect, Ms. Amy left her computer cubicle to work as a stand-up chocolatier. Chocolate was always her passion, but there were recipes to be tested and flavors to be explored, so Ms. Amy became a Personal Chef and… Continue reading Cool Kids Cook Radio Show #69 Interview with Amy Stankus of Chocolate South

Taste Awards California Trip

Hey Young Chefs! I’m “iced in” here in New Orleans so I thought I would catch up on my blogging. A couple of weekends ago, my family and I traveled to Southern California. I received a Taste Award for “Outstanding Kids” programming as host of Cool Kids Cook on VoiceAmerica Kids. The Taste Awards are… Continue reading Taste Awards California Trip

Cooking Demos for IFCO at PMA Fresh Summit 2013 Day 2 – Sunday, October 20, 2013

Hey Young Chefs! Day 2 of the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit 2013 was amazing. As I told you before, the exhibit hall was HUGE! On my second day, I cooked my “Party Gras Peppers and Sausage.” It is a recipe I created to look like Mardi Gras on a plate. It has red onions,… Continue reading Cooking Demos for IFCO at PMA Fresh Summit 2013 Day 2 – Sunday, October 20, 2013

Cooking Demos for IFCO at PMA Fresh Summit 2013 Day 1 – Saturday, October 19, 2013

Hey Young Chefs! This past weekend, I had cooking demos at the IFCO booth for the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit 2013. Fresh Summit is a HUGE conference and exhibit hall where produce and fresh flower growers from 60 countries come to market their products. I did three cooking demos, demonstrating my andouille jambalaya. Everyone… Continue reading Cooking Demos for IFCO at PMA Fresh Summit 2013 Day 1 – Saturday, October 19, 2013

Filming with Nickelodeon – Thursday, October 10, 2013

Hey Young Chefs! I’m a little behind on my blogging but I wanted to post this because it was so much fun and it’s really exciting! On Thursday, October 10, 2013, I spent all day filming with Nickelodeon. I will be featured on Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on November 5 at 8pm Eastern. We… Continue reading Filming with Nickelodeon – Thursday, October 10, 2013