Chef Jernard Wells.
A celebrated culinary personality known for his vibrant cooking style, entrepreneurial spirit, and new travel show "Savor the City" on TV One.
Here are some key highlights from the script:
🎙️ Guest Introduction
- Chef Jernard Wells is introduced as the author of Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours.
- He’s known for promoting positive family images through food and has a strong presence on Cleo TV with shows like New Soul Kitchen and New Soul Kitchen Remix.
🍳 Chef Jernard’s Culinary Journey
- Inspired by his parents: his father (a Creole chef) and his mother (a nurse turned pastry chef).
- Started his first food business at 16 from his mother’s kitchen in Mississippi.
- Emphasizes quick, affordable meals for busy families.
📺 TV Shows and Media Presence
- Hosts multiple cooking shows on Cleo TV.
- Known for his live TV presence and ability to adapt on the fly.
- Self-edits and critiques his performances to improve constantly.
🌍 New Show: “Savor the City”
- A travel and food show celebrating Black culture, cuisine, and entrepreneurship.
- Highlights Black-owned restaurants, hotels, and cultural landmarks.
- First episode features New Orleans, with future episodes planned in places like Napa Valley, Martha’s Vineyard, and even international destinations like the Bahamas and Africa.
🍽️ Favorite Food Cities & Festivals
- Top Food Cities: San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans.
- Favorite Food Festivals:
- Georgia Food and Wine Festival (Marietta, GA)
- Chicago Gourmet (Chicago, IL)
- St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival (FL)
💡 Takeaways from the Show
- Aims to inspire viewers by showcasing success stories in the Black culinary community.
- Encourages viewers to explore new places and support local businesses.
- Promotes cultural pride and culinary creativity.
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