Carol Odell

Connect What is your signature dish?

I'm a healer, and nothing is more magical than a comforting soup. It heals heartbreak, forgotten dreams, as well as a stuffy nose! My favs-- coconut, chicken, chickpea golden curry soup or a hearty braised short ribs stew--let this mama feed your soul.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I was 12 when my parents let me stay the weekends with a lovely childless couple. He was Italian. She was Greek. They prepared sumptuous meals for their very large, very loud, love to eat, nap, dance and eat some more families... They taught me to be their sous chef and my first inspiration for cooking with all fresh ingredients with flavors that exploded! Then came along. Julia, Nigella, Jamie, Barefoot Contessa, & Carla who ignite my curiosity and remind me that cooking is just crazy fu

What would you do with the $25,000?

I live in a small island community and $25,000 can go a long way (with like-minded people who will meet and match not only money but also the effort to create a program for elementary and middle school kids so that this next generation understands the joy of food that you grow, pick, prepare, and share. Just like me at 12!!!