Carlena Davis is a Mom and a Food Blogger born in Kinston, NC and now living in the Washington, DC area. She started her Food Blog, Spilling the Sweet Tea in July of 2017. As a Southern girl and a busy mom, she wanted to “Spill the Sweet Tea” on how to make great southern dishes but also share some quick 30 minute meals for busy working moms.
Inspired by her mom and the bond they share over making homemade jams and preserves, Carlena created her own cookbook which features her homemade jam. She is grateful to her mom who took the time to show her how to make preserves and shaped her into the jam maker and cook that she is today.
She wanted to showcase the various ways that jam and preserves could be used in different dishes and provide alternatives to the traditional piece of toast! There are so many savory dishes that can be complimented by the sweetness of homemade jam and even cocktails, which can be so refreshing when shaken with ice, alcohol and a few tablespoons of jam.
Carlena is also a children’s book author. She released her children’s book titled “The ABC’s of Cooking in Maya’s World in August of 2021. Starting with A and ending with Z, this beautifully illustrated book empowers kids in the kitchen and is the perfect way to introduce kids ages 4 and up to the joy of cooking. From the technique of frying and grilling, to the kitchen tools of a ladle and a whisk, to cooking techniques such as infusing and velveting, children learn all about the ABC’s of Cooking.
When Carlena isn’t working on her food blog, she can be found spending time with her husband Kevin and daughter Maya. She also enjoys traveling, honing her food photography skills and advocating for Alzheimer’s Awareness.
For more information, visit:
www.spillingthesweettea.com and www.welcome2mayasworld.com
IG @spilling_the_sweet_tea and @welcome2mayasworld
TikTok @spilling_the_sweet_tea
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