Plus, the chef gives us an exclusive sneak peek of her upcoming frozen food line!

While she’s always been passionate about food, she started her career as a social worker.

How important is it for you to include charitable work in your current career as a chef?

a photo of Kardea Brown

Photo: Michael Simon; EatingWell collage

There was a time in my life where what I was doing 24/7 was nonprofit work.

That’s why it was so exciting to team up with Pepcid and do this charitable event.

EatingWell:Delicious Miss Brownfocuses on your favorite Southern dishes.

If you had to choose one meal that you think defines home for you, what would it be?

Brown:Shrimp and grits.

It definitely representsDelicious Miss Brownand everything about the Lowcountry and Charleston, South Carolina.

EatingWell:What can you tell us about your upcoming frozen food line?

What makes it unique from other brands?

Brown:OK, you’ll get the exclusive scoop!

And I’ve never seen the things I’m coming out with on the shelves.

It will be at a major retailer, and I believe it will be in all 50 states!

EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?

I don’t think there’s one thing that fits all.

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