Elizabeth Heiskell Bio | Wiki
Elizabeth Heiskell is a regular food contributor to the TODAY show and a seasoned caterer, chef, and culinary instructor known for her line of home-grown gourmet products, including her popular Debutante Farmer Bloody Mary Mix. She is also the best-selling author of three best-selling cookbooks “What Can I Bring”, “The Southern Living Party Cook Book” and “Come On Over”.
She was head chef at Viking Range Corporation for 8 years where she added fun and vitality to all of her cooking classes. Now Elizabeth is The Today Show Food Contributor and has made appearances on Food Network’s The Kitchen and Chopped as a judge. Her culinary journey started in her Mama and Daddy’s Delta kitchen, where food and fun went hand in hand—a tradition she is passing down to her three daughters. She went on to serve as Lead Culinary Instructor at Viking Cooking School in Greenwood, MS.
Today Elizabeth owns a bustling vegetable business with her husband, Luke, selling beautiful vegetables to the best restaurants in the South. Her long-time love is her catering company, where she has served the famous and not-so-famous for 20 years. In her spare time, Elizabeth produces The Debutante Farmer line of Bloody Mary mixes (available at Buster’s and Social in Memphis or you may order online: at dubutantefarmers.com).
Elizabeth Heiskell Age
Elizabeth was born in 1971 in Cleveland, MS, in the United States. She is 53 years old.
Elizabeth Heiskell Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Elizabeth stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( approx. 1.75m ).
Elizabeth Heiskell Family
She was born in Cleveland, Mississippi, the daughter of Sheila Stott Gourlay and William Powell Gourlay of Rosedale. Her mother Sheila was born on January 18, 1945, in Greenville, MS, to Robert James Stott and Barbara Paxton Stott. Sheila died peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after bravely battling Alzheimer’s for 14 years. She has a brother William Powell Gourlay Jr.
Elizabeth Heiskell Husband
She is married to her husband Luke Heiskell a farmer who grows the produce at the focus of her recipes. She resides near Oxford at Woodson Ridge Farms, where she caters for parties and provides fresh produce to restaurants from Oxford to Memphis. The two are partners and pioneers of Woodson Ridge Farm, and also promoters of the farm-to-table lifestyle. She and Luke married in 1995 and have three children, Elizabeth, Mary Paxton, and Lucia Lamar III.
Elizabeth Heiskell Education
She studied at Presbyterian Day School in Cleveland, Mississippi. She studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
Elizabeth Heiskell Recipes
– Caramelized Onion Dip
– Cola Cake
– Slow Cooker Chicken
– Salted Butter Pecan Bites
– Bacon Bites
– Pan-Fried Catfish Cakes
Elizabeth Heiskell On Today Show
She is a frequent Today Show contributor. Elizabeth has more Today Show appearances and lots and lots of wonderful catering events this summer and this fall.
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
She maintains her catering company, Elizabeth Heiskell Catering, which is in its 22nd year. EHC offers southern decadence all across the south. Currently, EHC is the in-house chef and kitchen resident at The Jefferson. From weddings to dinner parties, she serves for any and every occasion.
Elizabeth Heiskell Cookbook
On November 20, 2018, Elizabeth published The Southern Living Party Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Gathering. In the Cookbook Elizabeth’s tell-it-like-it-is voice provides a twist to the classic Southern advice that is a refresher for entertainers of any age or experience. Packed with delicious recipes from the original book like Smoked Salmon Canapes, Hot Cheese Squares, and Brandy Alexanders, the book also includes famous picks from the current pages of Southern Living as well as her treasured recipe box.
Elizabeth Heiskell Cookbooks
– The Southern Living Party Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Gathering.
– What Can I Bring? Southern Food for Any Occasion Life Serves Up.
– Come On Over! Southern Delicious for Every Day and Every Occasion.
Elizabeth Heiskell Recipes Today Show
– Tomato Pie.
– Daddy’s Favorite Salad Recipe.
– Caramelized Onion Dip.
– Crack Crackers Recipe.
– Beef Roll-Ups.
– Slow-Cooker Braised Short Ribs.
– Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets.
– Pineapple Chicken Surprise Recipe.
– Bourbon Balls.
What Can I Bring Elizabeth Heiskell
On October 17, 2017, Elizabeth released her cookbook What Can I Bring?: Southern Food for Any Occasion Life Serves Up. The cookbook has you covered. Recipes include her take on Sour Cream Coffee Cake, delicious salads, amazing sides, comfort food that no one will be able to say no to, plus an array of desserts so good that that’s the only thing people will remember about the meal. Above all, these are all delicious dishes, served straight from the heart, with no stress needed.
Elizabeth Heiskell Net Worth
Elizabeth has been a regular food contributor to the TODAY show and a seasoned caterer, chef, and culinary instructor for over ten years. Therefore, Elizabeth has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Elizabeth’s net worth is $2 million.
How Old Is Elizabeth Heiskell
Elizabeth is a 53-year-old who was born in 1971 in Cleveland, MS, in the United States.
How Tall Is Elizabeth Heiskell
Elizabeth is a woman of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( approx. 1.75m ).
Who Is Elizabeth Heiskell
She is a Southern Queen. For over twenty years, Elizabeth has been running her own catering company after the success of being head at Viking Range Corporation. Today, Elizabeth is an author, food-show judge on Food Networks The Kitchen and Chopped, and a Southern Living Editor. Elizabeth’s recipes are known for being extremely wholesome and comforting.
Elizabeth’s Social Media Account
Instagram – elizabethheiskellofficial