COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
CHEF JACOBY PONDER Comforting the Soul with Food
United States Navy Veteran Chef Jacoby Ponder turned his passion for cooking at sea into a career as a private chef . He is indeed a chef who has a history of cutting up in the kitchen . He has prepared food for everyone from President George H . W . Bush , Vivica A . Fox , and other celebrities . And many of you may remember Chef Ponder from Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen on the Food Network . He made it to the final round of Chopped in 2012 , and he won Cutthroat Kitchen two years in a row .
One of Chef Ponder ’ s specialties is creating comfort food . Most may associate comfort food with a stew or soup that they often cook on a cold winter day . In actuality , comfort food , as the name implies , is any meal that makes a person feel more content . The dishes are usually related to nostalgia or something familiar that makes you feel at ease .
Comfort foods are foods we eat now and then , Chef Ponder says . Dishes or foods we eat when we crave food . And for those who seek healthy alternatives to traditional comfort food , there are many ways to enjoy it ; a healthy and comfortable option would be a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup or a creamy chai smoothie . But , of course , preparation also plays a crucial role in how healthy or unhealthy the meal may be .
Lately , Chef Ponder has made his
Southern Classic meals even more comforting , infusing some of the meals with CBD oil . As a result , his CBD Infused Southern Classic meals have received rave reviews . Chef Ponders says CBD has many benefits , and the most notable use is its ability to help one relax . You can add CBD to your morning coffee or smoothie for relaxation . One important note is that it is crucial to follow the manufacturer ’ s recommendations when using CBD oil .
Doing a Google search for Chef Ponder , you ’ ll find his impressive resume and some of his extraordinary recipes . You can book a personal chef experience with Chef Jacoby Ponder by visiting his website : https :// chefjacoby . com / Follow the Chef on Instagram : @ chefjponder
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