Chef
Jennifer Hill Booker

How the tradition of fried fish and spaghetti made its way from the Deep South to the Midwest Story by A.J. Forget Fried Catfish & Spaghetti photo from cookswithsoul.com A plate of crisp fried fish, lightly breaded and hot from the oil, is a meal enjoyed all throughout the country and the world. Likewise, spaghetti with red sauce is a comfort food classic nationwide. Combining these two on the same plate, however, that is not quite so common — depending on where you live, any

The aroma of grilled meat, baked pastries, spices and freshly prepared meals filled the air as thousands of visitors moved through colourful rows of stalls at the recent GTCO Food and Drink Festival in Lagos. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, conversations and music as food lovers gathered to explore different flavours, cultures and experiences. At a time when food has become more than sustenance, turning to an identity, memory and daily ritual, the GTCO Food and Drink

Promoting Enteprise GTCO Food & Drink Festival is Lagos ' Global Food Extravaganza ! 3 Days of Tasting World Flavors with Top Chefs and Food Businesses during this annual food exhibition and sales event. It's goal is to project the diverse angles of the food industry by connecting various businesses involved in the production and sale of food-related items to a cosmopolitan audience of food enthusiasts. Sunday May 1st-3rd 2026 Join fellow foodies at the annual GTCO Fo

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a fresh abundance of colorful vegetables and vibrant flavors. Celebrate the season than with this light, fluffy Spring Omelet Roll recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or even a light lunch. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures —soft eggs, crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes and smokey bacon. Making this Omelet Roll not only visually stunning but also pa

Join the Morey’s Seafood Society Today! Morey’s Kicks Off Lent with the Launch of the Morey’s Seafood Society Morey’s new community and partnership with Chef Jennifer Hill Booker will help consumers honor traditions while discovering new flavors — on their own terms. ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA, February 19, 2026 — As Lent begins and seafood takes center stage for millions of households, Morey’s Fine Fish & Seafood is inviting consumers to embrace the season as a moment of explora

The Azamara Onward NYE 2026 Voyage! Sailing the Mediterranean and Morocco: Malaga, Seville, and Lisbon!

Is There Anything to Gain by Offering a Weight Loss Menu? By Jennifer Hill Booker for Restaurant Informer photo by S'Well Diet trends have a long history of influencing trends in the hospitality industry. Whether based on improving health or promoting weight loss, consumer habits in eating have caused restaurateurs to change or expand what’s on the menu. Vegetarian and vegan diets pushed restaurants into expanding their vegetable and non-animal protein offerings. The demand f

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker's take on the soul food classic. Jennifer Hill Booker knows a thing or two about soul food. As a chef, culinary instructor, and cookbook author, the JBF Chefs Boot Camp alum is driven to highlight the rich history of this cherished cuisine, especially “who cooked it, who’s currently cooking it, and all of the stereotypes in between.” Inspired by that mission, Booker recently organized the Cast Iron Chronicles, a collaborative dinner series which fini

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