Episode 5 Juneteenth

This week we will be joined by Chef Shacafrica Simmons and Lasheeda Perry to share there experiences with Juneteenth, and share a little Food history!

Chef Shacafrica Simmons

Chef Shacafrica Simmons aka Chef Shac is on assignment in the earth as the owner and creative innovator of Chef Shac LLC which is the parent company for Empowered by Food, The North Florida Culinary Incubator, Chef Shac Catering, Life Chef, and The Sensory Experience.  Most recently she has added to her accolades the title of “Food Network Chopped Champion” in 2017.  With the Keys to the City of Tallahassee, “Out Of The Box Business Of The Year for the SBDC, Tallahassee Woman Cover woman 2019, Contributing Chef for the book “Toques In Black The Stories Of 101 Top African American Chefs" and her Get Shac’d Beverage and Product Line, Chef Shac is taking the world by storm.  Chef Shac truly believes that health and wealth are intricately woven in the food choices we make. Therefore, her desire is to teach people to take ownership of their relationship with food. Through access, information, demonstration, and education, Chef Shac is empowering communities one delicious morsel at a time!  Her motto in food and life is to always “Keep it flavorful!”

Chef Lasheeda Perry

Lasheeda Perry is a pastry chef and lover of all things sweet!  She formerly served as the executive pastry chef for Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel where she overseen and lead the entire pastry program.  Lasheeda was also the opening executive pastry chef for Bon Appetit Company LinkedIn.  Currently, she is featured on Food Network Kitchen App and just launched her own business as the founder and pastry consultant of Queen of Flavor LLC.  Lasheeda was also a finalist on Food Network’s Best Baker in America and won season 2 of Sweet Genius.  When not in the kitchen, Lasheeda enjoys traveling and spending time with her nieces and nephews.