Food Demonstration with Kelsey Nixon

Kelsey Nixon, the star of the new Cooking Channel series Kelsey’s Essentials will make a guest appearance and conduct cooking demonstrations at the Robinson Market District on Saturday, March 10 at noon.

Nixon’s appearance, where she will share her passion for food that has led her to create recipes that target the beginner cook, is free to the public.  Details and advance reservations can be made at www.marketdistrict.com.

Nixon began teaching others to cook in college when she created her own cooking show, Kelsey’s Kitchen, emphasizing fast, fun and affordable meals.  Over the course of two years, she produced and hosted 100 episodes featuring recipes that were simple yet satisfying.

After graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University, Nixon attended Le Cordon Bleu ― Hollywood, where she earned her professional culinary arts degree.  After additional training at The French Culinary Institute, she found internship opportunities at Martha Stewart Living and Food Network’s Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee.

Nixon was a finalist on season four of The Next Food Network Star, where she made it to the top four and was voted Fan Favorite.  She has published original recipes in Bon Appétit magazine and Cosmo Girl, and also developed a recipe for Red Lobster’s “Fresh Catch of the Day” menu, featured in more than 600 restaurants nationwide.  Nixon also works with PYREX, serving as spokesperson for its new line of bakeware, cookware and tools.

Nixon believes in cooking “by the book” ― breaking down the basics, teaching proper technique and making anyone feel comfortable in the kitchen.  She partners with Spike Mendelsohn, Washington, D.C., restaurateur and former Top Chef contestant, in a series of Web videos on Food2.com that offers two takes on classic dishes: Nixon’s “by the book” approach and Mendelsohn’s “off the hook” spin.