I was 21 when I met Sara. She was forced to give “some blonde Alabama girl” a kitchen tour during my stage at Dovetail in NYC. At the time, no one took me seriously in the Michelin chef world, but she did. She talked me out of a 2 AM tattoo, saying sorry too much, and taking everything too seriously. She talked me into champagne & oysters always, owning your worth, and making people pay attention, with ferocious grit. A few years later we unknowingly reunited on this show called Top Chef, where we ceremoniously smacked each other on the a$& when we met, competitor to competitor, at Churchill Downs. The rest of the story y’all know, but I mean it when I say there’s no one I would’ve rather stood next to, or lost to, than her. It was never a competition of me verses her. It was me fighting to make her proud and her teaching, mentoring me, as she always had. She is the real deal and a real good friend. I love you @chefsarabradley 🌟
Holiday moments I’d hate to forget . December in the restaurant industry is always hard, but this year was brutal. I’ll never not struggle with work-life balance, but adding a book tour manuscript this year was serial killer crazy, I giving myself a solid D . I over committed, under planned and, generally, barely survived. Learning from it & taking it into the next season. I’m thankful for these kids that spark joy & deliver the biggest gift of their laughs & smiles, regardless of my shortcomings.
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
Praying for all those having to watch their walls that held memories disappear. I hope you know you can grieve a place. I’m thankful you’re safe and I can’t imagine. I’m so sorry you’re going through this . 💔
One of my best friends took me to a poetry reading a few weeks ago. Her and I share a love of deep talks and deeper readings. She encouraged me to write one and I laughed. I’m not a poet ?! I write books that teach things, not feel things. But I’ve learned that if it scares me I have to dive in, figure out why, to learn and grow. I’ve been so thankful for the ones who have the courage to share words that inspire, hug, help. Sharing poems scares me, but helping others fuels me. Thank you Caleigh for bringing you & this to our town. Side note: I hope y’all know that feeling and talking about hard things means you’ve processed the hard thing and THAT is what healthy and ok is. Thank you @thehavenwellnesscenter and @driftwoodhealing for being the best teachers of this !
One of my best friends took me to a poetry reading a few weeks ago. Her and I share a love of deep talks and deeper readings. She encouraged me to write one and I laughed. I’m not a poet ?! I write books that teach things, not feel things. But I’ve learned that if it scares me I have to dive in, figure out why, to learn and grow. I’ve been so thankful for the ones who have the courage to share words that inspire, hug, help. Sharing poems scares me, but helping others fuels me. Thank you Caleigh for bringing you & this to our town. Side note: I hope y’all know that feeling and talking about hard things means you’ve processed the hard thing and THAT is what healthy and ok is. Thank you @thehavenwellnesscenter and @driftwoodhealing for being the best teachers of this !
One of my best friends took me to a poetry reading a few weeks ago. Her and I share a love of deep talks and deeper readings. She encouraged me to write one and I laughed. I’m not a poet ?! I write books that teach things, not feel things. But I’ve learned that if it scares me I have to dive in, figure out why, to learn and grow. I’ve been so thankful for the ones who have the courage to share words that inspire, hug, help. Sharing poems scares me, but helping others fuels me. Thank you Caleigh for bringing you & this to our town. Side note: I hope y’all know that feeling and talking about hard things means you’ve processed the hard thing and THAT is what healthy and ok is. Thank you @thehavenwellnesscenter and @driftwoodhealing for being the best teachers of this !
We had the best time @eatatchauhan for Kelsey Barnard Clark cookbook brunch. Food was FABULOUS!!! @kelseybarnardclark you MUST plan another one!
#southerngettogethers tour is happening y’all ! We’re booked through November but there’s always room for detours. TAG a friend & SHARE where you wanna meet for a chance to win a SGT giveaway basket. Don’t see your spot- let me know! 🎉 💙🩵 Can’t wait to see y’all!
#southerngettogethers tour is happening y’all ! We’re booked through November but there’s always room for detours. TAG a friend & SHARE where you wanna meet for a chance to win a SGT giveaway basket. Don’t see your spot- let me know! 🎉 💙🩵 Can’t wait to see y’all!
#southerngettogethers tour is happening y’all ! We’re booked through November but there’s always room for detours. TAG a friend & SHARE where you wanna meet for a chance to win a SGT giveaway basket. Don’t see your spot- let me know! 🎉 💙🩵 Can’t wait to see y’all!
The one and only @kelseybarnardclark is coming to @sheffoodandwine in November with a brand spanking book called Southern Get-Togethers !! Kelsey Barnard Clark is a born and raised Gulf Southerner from Dothan, Alabama. She has developed an impressive resume as the fifth woman and first southerner to win the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the sole fan favorite following her season 16 win, and a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South. She frequently appears on hit Food Network shows including “Tournament of Champions,” “Chopped,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Guy’s Grocery Games” and more.
If you’re sick of us it’s ok we are too. JKKKK hittin the #grocerygames kitchen with this dream team again for round two TONIGHT! Premiering Wednesday, September 25th at 9pm – “All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 4”
FARMGAL FLOWERS AND WILLIAMS-SONOMA WINTER PARK WELCOME CHEF KELSEY BARNARD CLARK! Join Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers and Williams-Sonoma in welcoming James Beard Semi-finalist and Top Chef winner, Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark to Williams-Sonoma Winter Park. In honor of the release her new cookbook, Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100 Recipes, Kelsey and Eileen will host a Fall tablescaping workshop featuring a recipe demo by Kelsey and floral design by Eileen. All attendees will receive a signed copy of Southern Get-Togethers. Snacks and drinks will be served! 10am-12pm, September 29, 2024 Williams-Sonoma Winter Park Public Meet & Greet with Kelsey to follow the workshop! Link to Sign-Up in Profile ➡️ Workshops🌻🌻🌻! #farmgalflowers #farmgalflowersworkshop #iluvwinterpark #williamssonoma #chefkelseybarnardclark #floraldesign #tablescaping #fallinspiration
