{"id":546877,"date":"2021-06-09T19:40:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T19:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=546877"},"modified":"2021-06-09T19:40:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T19:40:01","slug":"educator-turned-awardwinning-chef-latoya-larkin-disrupts-the-culinary-world-with-tamales-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/educator-turned-awardwinning-chef-latoya-larkin-disrupts-the-culinary-world-with-tamales-meals_546877.html","title":{"rendered":"Educator Turned Award-Winning Chef, LaToya Larkin Disrupts The Culinary World With Tamales Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"
LaToya, Longtime chef and culinary instructor, went from her grandmother kitchen to taking the industry by storm following the launch of the Tamales brand <\/div>\n

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LaToya Larkin <\/span>is<\/span> tak<\/span>ing<\/span> the tamales cooking experience a notch higher with t<\/span>he launch of her brand, Tamales<\/span>, <\/span>during the pandemic. The passionate chef and culinary instructor<\/span>’s<\/span> two-way career spans a combined <\/span>thirty <\/span>years <\/span>and she <\/span>has successfully transitioned from a career in public school education, retiring a<\/span>t 40, to start a culinary brand, leveraging her years of cooking experience to create a whole new way of enjoying delicious meals.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

They <\/span>say big things happen in Texas, LaToya, a <\/span>longtime Texas bu<\/span>sinesswoman who is the<\/span> CEO <\/span>and founder <\/span>of Black Girl Tamales<\/span>, which has become a household name<\/span>,<\/span> aims to impact the lives of millions of people, <\/span>around the<\/span> <\/span>world<\/span> with her delicious meals<\/span>. T<\/span>he move inspired her book, “Business Secret Success,” a collaborative project with <\/span>more than 30 authors, hitting <\/span>Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller list along with #1 Bestselling Author on Amazon in <\/span>eight <\/span>categories.<\/span> She was also recently<\/span> featured as one of the\u202ftop <\/span><\/span>28 <\/span>Women In Business to follow in <\/span>2021 <\/span>magazine publication TAP-IN<\/span>, <\/span>which has been featured in over 100 publications<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

LaToya Larkin can be rightly described as a jack of all trade and master of all, having her hands in different ventures and doing extremely well. The classy chef grew up watching her mother and grandmother prepare meals, joining the tradition at age eight and learning how to make irresistible tamales from her grandmother. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

As a single mother who graduated at the top of her class from The Art Institute of Atlanta with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Art\u202fmanagement\u202fand obtained a Master’s Degree, her extraordinary cooking skills has taken her places, amidst accolades from different quarters. Larkin has cooked for some of Hollywood’s Black renowned celebrities including Spike Lee, Oprah Winfrey, Diana Ross, Denzel Washington, Robert Townsend, John Legend, seven-time NBA Champ Robert Horry, and Jazz Legend Nancy Wilson.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

LaToya Larkin<\/span> work<\/span> has also<\/span> been<\/span> featured in a number of culinary events, including <\/span>the <\/span>2020 <\/span>and<\/span> 2018 Black Houston Restaurant Week NOSH, 2018 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Annual Chapter Retreat, 2017 Houston Area Child Care Council Thanksgiving Luncheon, and <\/span><\/span>2014-2016<\/span> FCCLA Culinary Competition. The fast-emerging culinary artist has also received several awards<\/span> for work <\/span> from <\/span><\/span>2004 to 2021<\/span> as highlighted as follows: Jack Daniels “Gentleman Jack” One Spirit Local Influencer for Women’s History Month<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>FavChef<\/span> Nominee<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2021 <\/span>Arian Simone & Keisha Knight Pulliam Fearless Funding Scholarship Award Recipient<\/span>,<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>2020-2021<\/span> <\/span>Brainz<\/span> 500 Global Award Recipient<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2020 <\/span>Spring ISD Pride of Points Recipient<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2020 <\/span>National Black Culinary Association Chef Awards Recipient<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2018-2019<\/span> Sterling Shining Star Nominee<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2018 <\/span>Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2017-2018<\/span> Marquis Who’s Who in the World<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2013-2014<\/span> Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominee<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2012-2013<\/span> Cambridge Who’s Who Women Executive and Entrepreneurs Professional<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> 2011-2012<\/span> Cambridge Who’s Who “Honored Professional”<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>2004 <\/span>Sysco\/ACF Greater Atlanta Competition Knife Skills<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to being a <\/span>sought out <\/span>exquisite chef with the love for cooking,<\/span> enthusiast and author, Larkin is <\/span><\/span>a pioneer in culinary technology,<\/span><\/span> with a <\/span>mission is give<\/span> <\/span>back to others by sharing her <\/span>entrepreneurial <\/span>experience and <\/span>knowledge by<\/span> <\/span>creating culinary opportunities <\/span><\/span>for other<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span>that will leave a legacy<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span> As she continues on her journey, her message is dreams do come true with hard work and consistency <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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As she continues to add more selections to her menus that will be available for shipment.  Be on the lookout for her catchy clothing brand the “Kitchen Hustlers,” as she aims to get her tamales in grocery stores and freezers across the country and to open a Tamale manufacturing facility and nonprofit in her hometown of Jasper, Texas.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about LaToya Larkin and her works, visit -\u202f<\/span>www.blackgirltamales.com<\/span><\/span><\/a>. She is also on several social media platforms, including\u202f<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u202fand\u202f<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Black Girl Tamales<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Media Relations
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> blackgirltamales.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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