As host of The VeryVera Show in my hometown, I am sometimes referred to as a Chef. My degree in Home Economics Education from The University of Georgia is valuable, but it doesn’t qualify me to that esteemed title! I have earned the right, however, through my 35 years in catering to be recognized as a good cook, decorator, planner, logistics manager, and problem-solver for any type of event. To this end, my love of cast iron came by way of one of those mistakes that now have a famous silver lining.
Through my more than three decades of entertaining, I have watched trends, tried-and-true favorites, and basically new ideas go mainstream in catering. Let’s face it, how many different ways can you make pimiento cheese, stuffed potatoes, or chocolate…
