BEE 094 Nikki Can Cook (Nikki Bell) , Southern Cook + Chef, Caterer,  Personal Chef, Food Network’s Culinary Competition series

Nikki Bell was one of 16 home cooks from across the country who competed on the Food Network’s culinary competition series, America’s Best Cook. Hosted by Ted Allen, the 16 cooks were divided into four teams representing the South, North, East, and West. Each team was mentored by a Food Network chef. Nikki proudly represented Team South, mentored by celebrity chef Cat Cora.

Committed to bringing family members back to the dinner table and recouping their love for Sunday dinners. Her first cookbook, A Bit of This, A Bit of That: Comfort Food for the Eclectic Soul was published in 2014. The cookbook is available for sale in the ‘Shop’ section of the website. Each hard copy purchase is personally autographed by Nikki.

Quotables:  “Cooking is the fun part of my business.” said Nikki Bell  “It takes discipline to start your business.” “Cooking, Cocktails = Engagement”  “Check in on your own mental health” “Sitting on my porch and doing nothing. ” “Favorite Food-colorful + green= vegetables”    Website:  nikkicancook.com