Mahalia Cooks

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Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
School
Fayetteville State University
Expertise
African American cuisine, Home cooking, Food festivals and events
  • Mahalia's love for food and cooking started young with watching "Emeril Live" and many other Food Network shows as a child, as well as frequently being at her mother's side in the kitchen.
  • With her passion for varied cuisines, Mahalia enjoys trying new restaurants around Fayetteville most weekends and cooking up recipes she discovers.
  • She particularly enjoys trying her hand at recipes from other cultures, such as Mediterranean and German cuisines.

Experience

Mahalia started her career in the digital marketing industry in 2019, where she wrote and edited marketing copy including dozens of food and beverage businesses. She has experience crafting a wide range of content for clients spanning small mom-and-pop food stores selling homemade popcorn to nationwide businesses selling Asian sauces and specialized chocolate-making machines. She currently freelances for Fayetteville newspaper Up & Coming Weekly as a staff writer covering events in the city, including festivals, barbecues, and cook-offs. As someone who loves both writing and learning about food, it's her goal to share the fun of discovering new eats with everybody.

Education

Mahalia has a bachelor's degree in English and literature from Fayetteville State University.

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