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'Peanuts' is a life-long influence, going back to before I could even read.

Southern food certainly carries a stereotype, but I feel like that's turning around a little. There are great Southern chefs who are finding ways to showcase our traditional recipes in deliciously healthy ways. For me, the key is to use fresh fruits and vegetables and cut some of the butter and fat without sacrificing the yumminess of the dish.

I grew up with fantastic Southern food. In Southern California.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

You know, Southerners are pretty cool.

Basically, I learned to read by reading 'Peanuts,' just wanting to know what they were saying.

I'm from Georgia, and everybody gathers around food in the South.

For breakfast I have grits, because I'm a Southern girl!

I'm a Southerner.