Jennifer Maune

This is taken from Jennifer's own site here.

"I have always loved creating traditional southern meals for my family and had an interest in learning French culinary techniques. At the age of 40 and pregnant with my sixth child, I decided to pursue a dream and go back to school to get a culinary degree. I recently obtained an Associate Degree in Pastry Arts, and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. I spent time in France completing advanced certifications at the Le Cordon Bleu Paris. My original goal was to use my degrees to share flavorful, family-friendly recipes on this website, but my dreams have grown. I plan to open a farm-to-table, elevated restaurant and pastry shop in 2024-2025, and provide cooking tutorials and culinary experiences that will bring people together to gather around my table.

In 2023, I was casted on MasterChef, Season 13, with Chef Gordon Ramsay when I was awarded a white apron and chosen to represent the South region. After 8 weeks of filming, and some amazing highs and lows, I made it to the Finale and finished as a MasterChef Finalist. Since the show has aired (on FOX network and Hulu), I have released a seasoning brand, Heritage Seasoning, available to ship in the U.S., and I’m working on a cookbook and working with investors to formulate restaurant plans with locations in Little Rock, Benton, and we have exciting plans to expand."