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Vegan Blues: Bites that Delight!

Evans, Chef Chris  (Owner/Executive Chef, Chris Evans Events and Catering)

Oree-Bailey, Chef Jolie  (Owner/ Executive Chef, Low Country Quisine)

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass

Track: CS-Culinary Arts, CS-Business, Financials & Operations

Associations and Accreditations: LCA member

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Get ready for a flavor explosion! Join us for a lively session where plant-based ingredients collide with the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine. Discover exciting new ways to introduce vegan bites that will delight you and your guests' taste buds and inspire your culinary creativity. It's more than a cooking demo—it's a down home blues feast! Prepare to groove to the rhythm of delicious vegan creations dancing on your palate. Don't miss this chance to spice up your kitchen with Southern charm and plant-based goodness!