Keith Williams
Q: Do you have any favorite memories of cultural foods?
A: I grew up eating pashofa and grape dumplings made by my mom.
Q: What's the worst thing you've ever cooked, and why did it flop?
A: Banana nut bread. I forgot to put sugar in it. I took it to a family reunion, and no one ate it! My kids still remind me about the sugar whenever I make it now.
Q: What is the most important lesson you've taught your children?
A: Respect. I think this is a very important thing to learn and give to others.
Q: What's your best memory in the kitchen?
A: The first time I let my son, Brian, cook pancakes by himself as my daughter, Cherokee, and I watched.
Lacy Cook
Q: What does cooking for your family mean to you?
A: It makes me happy to be able to provide nutritious meals for my family and watch them grow!
Q: Do you have any recent victories when it comes to health?
A: I've lost some weight.
Q: What's the funniest moment you've had in the kitchen with family or friends?
A: My little girl kept mistaking the evaporated milk for applesauce. It was a "had to be there" moment.
Q: What dishes are you most famous for cooking?
A: Peach Cobbler
Ramon Airington
Q: What does cooking for your family mean to you?
A: It is a pleasure. I love it when I can feed my whole family.
Q: What's the worst thing you've ever cooked?
A: My biggest flop was the first batch of jelly I tried to make.
Q: What is the most important lesson your children or grandchildren have learned from you?
A: To serve our country and love your family. I have a son in Afghanistan who loves this country.
Q: What's your best memory in the kitchen?
A: Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for over 100 people. I love to cook!
Renee Reirdon
Q: What does cooking for your family mean to you?
A: Nutrition and fellowship.
Q: Do you have any recent victories when it comes to health?
A: I've been able to maintain my weight and have been eating more fruits and vegetables.
Q: What are your best memories of being in the kitchen?
A: Grandma's house on Sundays.
Q: What dishes are you most famous for cooking?
A: German Chocolate Cake.
Sandra Oliver
Q: What does cooking for your family mean to you?
A: I feel fulfilled and happy knowing that I'm doing what I'm supposed to do as a mom.
Q: What's the worst thing you've ever cooked?
A: Pudding with the shaker method. I shook the box instead of putting the mix in a shaker.
Q: What recipe are you famous for cooking?
A: Chili and snacks at church.
Q: What's your best memory in the kitchen?
A: Getting together for meals as a family.
Sonjia (Dalrymple) Henderson
Q: What are your best memories of being in the kitchen?
A: Cooking side-by-side with Gran and Mama. I still have the apron Gran got me when I was 3 years old.
Q: What does cooking for your family mean to you?
A: It's a way to express the love I have for my family.
Q: Do you have any recent victories when it comes to health?
A: I have fibromyalgia, but I'm having success in fighting it by eating healthier.
Q: What's your funniest moment in the kitchen with family or friends?
A: When I was younger, Mama wasn't feeling good, so I had to cook. I can't remember exactly what it was that I cooked, but my family remembers me setting the table and lighting the candles. Dad came home and wanted to know who was coming to dinner. Mama said, "you dear!"