Meet Chef Nick Wallace
Born and raised on a family farm in Edwards, MS (30 miles east of Jackson) and now bases his catering business out of Jackson, Mississippi. Chef Nick learned to cook from and credits his love of cooking to his grandmothers. He describes his style as combining Mississippi farm food with sophisticated French techniques.
Chef Nick was recognized on the “Best Chefs America” list in 2013 and 2017, he served as Chef at The Beard House in NYC, won Food Network Chopped: Alton Brown Challenge 2017, and in 2013 Chef Nick participated in the James Beard Foundation’s third Chefs Boot Camp for Policy & Change in New York.
His philosophy centers around striving for a healthy lifestyle and supporting local farmers. Chef Nick uses locally grown organic produce and local ingredients in his dishes.
“This partnership has been life changing for me to see a big company like
Dole® Sunshine come into Jackson Mississippi. To work along side of the community and Dole® to tackle food insecurity is a polish to my life and career!”
Nick Wallace
Meet Chef Jamie Gwen
Jamie Gwen is a culinary star sharing her passion for food nationally on TV, on her weekly syndicated radio show, and hosting symposiums and conferences across the country focused on food, nutrition and empowering other women to succeed personally and professionally.
Her “foodie” fan base stretches from coast to coast with her appearances on The Food Network, Master Chef, The Talk, Martha Stewart, Emeril Live, Bravo TV, HGTV, DIY Network and more.
Chef Jamie is a Culinary Institute of America & Le Cordon Bleu Graduate, a Celebrity Chef and Syndicated Radio Host, a Certified Sommelier and a 7-time Cookbook Author.
But if you ask her, she will quickly share that her most rewarding roles are being a philanthropist and a mom.
Nutritious is delicious, and so are the wholesome, easy to create recipes that Chef Jamie has created specifically for the Dole® Sunshine for All® Cities Kids Cooking Camp.
“As a Chef, I truly believe that food is sustenance that also nourishes the soul and mind bringing connection. I am so proud to be a part of the Sunshine For All® Cities program and to lend a hand in shining a light on food education and good nutrition.”
Gratefully, Jamie Gwen
