E119 -Ditch the Recipe Rut: Cook Creatively with Chef Blackwell Smith

About this episode

In this episode, Beth Buffington interviews Chef Blackwell Smith about cooking creatively and the impact of spices on life and creativity.

Turns out, the secret ingredient to a more creative life might already be in your spice cabinet. Bold food, bold ideas, and one Chattanooga chef will change the way you’ll think about cooking. 🌶️ In this episode of Create Today, Beth sits down with the incredibly fun and inspiring Blackwell Smith — founder of Lucky Cajun Seasoning, a Chattanooga-based small-batch spice brand built for real home cooks who want bold, reliable flavors without the fuss. This conversation goes way beyond spicing up dinner tonight! (Although it will do that!) This episode is about creativity, confidence, courage, and how… the way you approach your dinner plate—can literally change your life. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: • Why creativity is a DECISION — Blackwell shares how no one is born a great cook (or a great anything). It's all about showing up, experimenting, and giving yourself permission to mess up— to get the SKILLS. •  How a single technique unlocks a thousand possibilities — Learn how mastering something as simple as a vinaigrette can become the creative foundation for endless meals. •  The "flywheel" effect of creative cooking — When you cook better, you eat…

People in this episode

Host: Beth Buffington

Guest: Blackwell Smith

Topics covered

• creativity
• cooking
• spices
• confidence
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• cooking
• creativity
• spices
• Lucky Cajun Seasoning
• Blackwell Smith
• confidence
• culinary techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lucky Cajun Seasoning

Places: Chattanooga

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