Scotty Scott’s journey in food led him from blogger to book author. Growing up in Detroit, Fort Worth-based, self-taught chef Scotty Scott discovered his passion for cooking at a young age. As an adult his hobby of cooking for friends and family at gatherings turned into personal chef services due to popular demand.
In 2016 he turned to creating a blog and social media presence to promote his chef services and pop-ups and that’s when that’s when food lovers took notice. His Instagram and blog of the same name, “Cook, Drank, Eat” stood out on the scroll thanks to delicious recipes, creative editing and quirky narration. His fun and unique spin on comfort food classics gained him fans the world over. While his social media following was growing his local influence was also increasing due to multiple, sold-out pop-ups.
Scott wrote "Fix Me a Plate", which was published in 2022. The book features recipes that focus on Southern and Soul Food dishes, including Scott's family recipes adapted with his culinary spin. The approachable recipes not only taste delicious, but also honor the cooking traditions of the past, making this book a must-have in any cookbook collection.
Scott's passion for food and cooking has been a constant throughout his journey and is just one of the reasons why he has become one of the most beloved chefs in Fort Worth. His story as a black chef and cookbook author serves as inspiration to aspiring chefs and food lovers of all backgrounds and one that deserves recognition. As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor Scotty Scott for his impact on the food world and his impact in Fort Worth.
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Josie Villa-Singleton
Josie Singleton and her family love seeking out adventure whether it's in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco or the natural prairie lands of Tandy Hills Park. Though their travels have taken them all over the world, they've learned that there's no place like home, here in Fort Worth.
Josie is a Fort Worth native and loves sharing all her favorite things about the city with her family and readers of her blog, Eat This Fort Worth. Josie created the blog to bring attention to all of the great local eateries in and around Fort Worth and to encourage readers to support local restaurateurs. Josie also writes about food for local publications such as Fort Worth Foodie and 76107 Magazine.
Josie and her husband, Russ, are passionate about cultivating an appreciation for the outdoors in their two sons, Aidan and Ignatius. Her favorite family friendly activities include biking on the Trinity Trails, slacklining wherever they can and hiking at the Fort Worth Nature Center. Their go-to family friendly dining spots include Thailicious, Tokyo Cafe, Spiral Diner, Cafe Brazil and Rodeo Goat. Follow Josie's food blog at eatthisfortworth.com
