About Tiffany Derry
Texas-born Chef Tiffany Derry is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the world of food TV. She was raised in Beaumont, Texas, though most of her family came from nearby Port Allen, Louisiana, which meant the culture of both states had a big influence on her. She had about 50 cousins, so she was used to huge family gatherings and potlucks where everyone had to pitch in. Her interest in food took a professional turn when she got a job working at the International House of Pancakes when she was just 15, and that’s where she got her first taste of how restaurants work. Now, after traveling the world and expanding her food horizons, Tiffany is running a small empire of restaurants, including Radici Wood Fired Grill, that combine her Southern heritage and her obsession with international flavors. She’s launched the Shef Food & Wine festival in Grand Prairie, Texas, which is focused on women in the culinary arts, and she’s also become a popular judge on Fox’s MasterChef.
What Tiffany Derry Talks About On This Episode
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Her legendary fried chicken recipe
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The hardest part of judging young chefs in a cooking competition
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Growing up in Texas and Louisiana
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How music and food were part of her life
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How she developed a passion and love for food
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How travels have impacted her recipe development and expanded her food horizons
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Launching the Shef Food & Wine festival in Grand Prairie, Texas
Quotes From Tiffany Derry
“There’s nowhere, there’s nowhere like home. I think there are pieces of things, right? So, I took a group to Vietnam a couple years ago. And we were in this really small town. I don’t know why this town just took my heart. And I was walking down the street and the people are sitting on the porch kind of area. And they’re waving at me, I’m waving at them, but I don’t know them, they don’t know me. And we walk into the restaurant and we’re just greeted with such great hospitality. And those kind of moments remind me of home, in a very different place.” – Tiffany Derry
“Really what I gather from my own home growing up was, there was never a closed door. I mean, anytime someone needed something they would find their way to our home. And they were always met with great food, something to drink. You’re not gonna walk into my grandmother’s house and not have something to eat and drink. Like, that was just it.”
Tiffany Derry
“You know, I think about the true first cuisine of America – it’s Southern, if you ask me. And I think about hospitality and true hospitality. I think about who we are as people from the South. It’s something we’re so proud of. It’s, ‘I’m Southern, I’m from the South,’ you know? And it feels true and authentic. That’s what it means to me.” – Tiffany Derry
About Biscuits & Jam
In the South, talking about food is personal. It’s a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they’ve been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road. Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Tiffany Derry on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.
Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
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