My Secret Recipe

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Italy!!!!

06/02/2026

We recently connected with Tere Alston and have shared our conversation below. Tere, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive. For me, creativity thrives—in the people

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

Y’all ready for Supper???
led by is coming to a table near you soon!
Of course, I’ll be in the kitchen sprinkling love into each delicious farm-to-table menu selection.
You asked for it! Get ready!!!
Join the Eat Better Community! Have SUPPER with us!!! DM your name and email to get on the waitlist. Menu dropping June 17. Pick up or Delivery

05/10/2026

Take your culinary dreams to the next level in Chef Tere’s From Passion to Profit Culinary Business professional six week program. Get out of your own way and be the business professional you are meant to be!!! Mysecretrecipepcs.com (CBPP) or DM now! Classes begin June 2026 -limited seats are available

05/10/2026

Unlock Your Business Potential! Class is officially in session! Enrollment is now open for the comprehensive 6-week Culinary Business Professional program carefully designed to arm personal chefs, caterers, and culinary entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to build a profitable business. Topics include pricing with confidence, client systems, marketing and business structure, graduation showcase, and certification. The program will meet on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a restricted enrollment of 8-10 students. Given the high demand, timely payment is vital to guarantee your place. This program is ideal for those eager to turn their culinary passion into a thriving business.

04/30/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Deric Tucker, Lorraine Johnson, Andra Jennette Griffin, Anner J Echols, Rose Renee Evans

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/30/2026

What a beautiful full-circle moment…

I had the pleasure of welcoming Moira Henkel, President of Fumana Wines International to my Heartcrafted book launch. Little known history: I LOVE South African wine!!!
She gifted me a bottle from her Gretchen Collection — Delish Red, and let me just say… absolutely stunning.

Velvet on the palate, perfectly balanced, and refreshingly smooth — a true expression of South African wine.

Moments like this remind me that when passion meets purpose, the right connections find you.

I’m excited to explore what’s ahead…

04/25/2026

One thing people kept asking me about wasn’t just the food…
it was the feeling.

The warmth, the atmosphere… even the scent.

I chose Cashmere Luxe as the signature fragrance for Heartcrafted because I wanted the experience to feel just like the food — comforting, inviting, and memorable.

Because cooking isn’t just about what you taste…
it’s about how it makes you feel. From the food to the fragrance, every detail was designed to feel like Heartcrafted.” The Scent of Heartcrafted: Cashmere Luxe available

04/20/2026

Wow… seeing this moment in print is something I don’t take lightly.
Thank you to Henry Herald for capturing such a special milestone — the launch of Heartcrafted.

What started as a love for cooking has grown into something so much bigger… a way to connect, to share, and to leave something meaningful behind.

“Cooking is my love language”… and now it’s reaching even more hearts.

Truly grateful. ❤️

04/14/2026

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04/13/2026

I am deeply grateful to everyone who showed up and supported the Heartcrafted book signing.

Your presence, your energy, and your encouragement meant more than words can express.

What we created together was more than an event — it was connection, community, and love in its most authentic form.

Thank you for allowing me to extend that love beyond my table and into your homes.

I am Chef Tere and cooking is my love language!

Cooked with intention. Shared with love.

04/08/2026

SOLD OUT!!! 💙🍽️📚

I’m beyond grateful for the incredible response to the Heartcrafted Book Signing & Tasting Experience.

Thank you to everyone who secured a spot — I can’t wait to cook for you, connect with you, and celebrate this moment together.

Heartcrafted is truly reaching hearts… and kitchens.

See you soon! 💙

If you missed this experience, stay connected — more Heartcrafted moments are on the way.

03/24/2026

Sometimes love doesn’t make an announcement…
it simply shows up.

I baked this pineapple silk cake again — soft, light, and wrapped in intention —
because pouring into the people who pour into you is always worth the effort.

This is what Heartcrafted looks like.
Quiet sweetness.
Gentle presence.
Love you can taste. 🍍

03/08/2026

On April 11, I will be hosting the very first Heartcrafted event here in Atlanta — a limited guest VIP party-style gathering inspired by my cookbook.

This will not be a traditional book signing. It is designed to be a refined, thoughtfully curated event featuring tasting bites from the book, media interviews and photo ops.

It would truly be an honor to welcome you.

Seats are limited!
Click the link and I’ll see you there! https://square.link/u/WkjsmjT4

03/07/2026

Restrictions don’t limit creativity — they invite it. A client asked for dessert that was low carb, sugar free, gluten and dairy free.

Instead of removing the experience… I rebuilt it.

Avocado lime custard
Fresh strawberries
Dairy-free whipped topping
Cinnamon-kissed taco shell

Restrictions don’t remove flavor.
They challenge you to build it differently.

— Chef Tere

03/05/2026

People always ask what makes a dish special.
It’s not always complexity.
Sometimes it’s intention.

Sherry tomato bisque made with roasted heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil.

Simple ingredients.
Intentional preparation.

This client has been with me for years.

Not because I cooked one good meal.

But because I built my business for retention, not randomness.

Chefs — sustainability isn’t luck.

It’s structure.

Clear pricing.
Clear standards.
Clear communication.

Pretty plates attract.

Professional systems retain.

Build both.

— Chef Tere

03/03/2026

3am thoughts…

“I wonder if I could make a cupcake that looks like a deviled egg?”

Not perfect.
Not polished.
But proof that mindset shows up before skillset.

Sometimes growth looks like curiosity at 3 in the morning.
Sometimes it looks like trying something just to see.

I only had sleep to lose…
but I gained expansion.

03/03/2026

Your mindset is your first kitchen.

Before the LLC.
Before the logo.
Before the pricing sheet.

What are you cooking in it?

If you can dream it, you can achieve it —
but only if you’re willing to prepare for it.

Because what you prepare internally will eventually show up externally.

Believe in you.
Then build with intent.

— Chef Tere




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02/17/2026

For years, I’ve loved quietly maintaining my business as a private chef and caterer.

Loving curating menus, creating moments and cultivating relationships with those who have invited me into their kitchens, events and intimate gatherings.

And those memories always bring me the greatest joy.

But there’s another layer that has been slowly revealing itself.

Fifteen years ago, I said yes to cooking for 200 children when I didn’t feel ready.

That decision taught me something that elevated my life:

Your mindset scales before your skill does.

Since then, I haven’t just been cooking.

I’ve been building.

Building systems.
Building structure.
Building confidence.
And now… I step into forging relationships with fellow culinarians .

My passion isn’t only creating delicious meals.

It’s helping other chefs believe in themselves, build with intent, and grow sustainably.

So if you’re here for the food — welcome.
If you’re here to build — you’re in the right room.

This next season is about clarity.
Fewer spectators.
More builders.

Believe in you.
Build with intent.
Scale with clarity.

02/10/2026

Get your copy and level up your meal game!

02/10/2026

Thanks for the review Lorraine Johnson!

Once I got my copy of Heartcrafted, I was sooo ready to dive in!
I flipped through the recipes to see
what I could make with what I had on hand-and jackpot
The Maple Dijon Baked Chicken was a WINNER!
Listen...
Flavorful, easy, and absolutely delicious. This recipe did NOT disappoint!
Chef Tere, you did that!



I challenge all home cooks to step out of the usual and be more creative in the kitchen!

Heartcrafted: Where Flavor meets Hearts

02/07/2026

I felt like baking today… Strawberry Creme, Lemon Rosemary, Snickerdoodle cupcakes… which one would be your first choice?

02/04/2026

Atlanta family… let’s shine together ❤️
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Because when one of us wins… we all win.

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