Most followers are first intrigued by the lush food pictures. But it’s actually the laid back vibe that evokes a kinship to her Low Country kitchen. Gina has transformed her love of preparing exquisite home cooked meals for family and friends to establishing a small bite catering company. To food influencer, recipe developer, to brand ambassadorship, her creations are heavily inspired by her Gullah and Cuban roots.Her clientele indulge in meals that originated from both the rich spicy dishes of the Gullah culture, and the exotic, robust dishes of Cuba.Gina has successfully blended the two culinary cultures together, to form her own distinct fusion. The inception of her brand was inspired by followers always asking, “What’s Gina Cooking?”These delicious experiences garnered national attention and catapulted her into the pages of Bon Appetit, Essence and Atlanta Home magazines, as well as becoming a regular culinary contributor on local television networks.
Daphne Brogdon is a television personality, standup comic, blogger, wife and mom. She began her career as a radio producer and on-air personality, but her quick wit and improvisational skills quickly led her to host a variety of television shows. But as an improviser and entertainer, Brogdon was looking for a way to perform without leaving her children behind at home. This sparked the creation of her two websites for moms, which receive millions of unique visitors per month: Coolmom.com, the first comedy mom vlog, and Momversation, which brings top mom bloggers together to discuss issues via video. As the wife of professional chef Mark Peel (Spago, Campanile and La Brea Bakery), Brogdon began helping to cater, test recipes, and manage the business development and marketing for his ventures. Together they will be opening a new eatery in downtown Los Angeles later this year.