This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine.
This past weekend, I went to my first Southern Women’s Show with Food Lion in Raleigh and I met Taylor Hicks, one of the most popular American Idol winners ever! And yep, I voted for him every week.
And y’all… he’s still got it – in looks and talent.
Food Lion had a large interactive booth at the Southern Women’s Show and Taylor Hicks was there to cook his famous jalapeno poppers recipe for the crowd. I had a chance to chat with him for a few minutes before he took the stage.
He told me that he chose the jalapeno poppers because North Carolina is a BBQ mecca and since his version is stuffed with pulled pork, it seemed apropos to present those. I think he chose wisely!
When I asked him if he had any tips for home cooks, he answered with “patience and love… because it takes patience and love to make a great dish”. I totally agree with him on that.
As for what he loves about Food Lion, he told me that when he tours he travels through a lot of the southeastern states. They make many “bus calls” at Food Lion to do their grocery shopping. They load up on fresh fruits and veggies that are so important to Taylor and the band and always available at Food Lion for an affordable price.
I know that’s true for me too. Food Lion helps me nourish my family daily with fresh food at great prices!
And after tasting Taylor Hicks’ jalapeno poppers, I went to Food Lion to get the ingredients to make some at home! (I’m dead serious.) Y’all know I love me some spicy!
But before I went home, Taylor treated the crowd to a couple of songs and man, he can sing!
And he can get down on a harmonica too!
I’m so glad to have spent my afternoon with Food Lion and Taylor Hicks at the Southern Women’s Show. Food Lion truly understands Southern women and what they need, so check out the Weekly deals and huge selection of recipes on their website at foodlion.com/recipes. You can also check out the Food Lion Southern Women’s Show Recipes.
Kiwi says
April 19, 2019 at 4:15 ami remember Taylor Hicks! Wow this looks like a cool event great time over food and trends!
Ruth I says
April 16, 2019 at 3:11 pmYes to patience and love. hah! Sounds like you had a fantastic day!
Alissa A Apel says
April 16, 2019 at 2:55 pmWOW how fun for you. I bet you won’t forget that day.
Anne Marie says
April 16, 2019 at 1:57 pmLooks like a really fun day! How exciting to meet a celebrity and enjoy some good food and music, too!
Kristin says
April 16, 2019 at 12:20 pmThis sounds delightful! That’s so cool you got to watch him cook, I bet the food was delicious!!!
REESA LEWANDOWSKI says
April 16, 2019 at 9:59 amThis looks like it was a great event! Thank you for sharing!
Catalina says
April 16, 2019 at 3:59 amPatience and love are the most important ingredients for a great dish! So agree with this! We need always remember that!
Laura says
April 15, 2019 at 11:14 pmThis is an incredible experience! Taylor Hicks was one of my favorites, too. Sad we do not see more of him on TV.
Susz says
April 16, 2019 at 2:30 pmHe was on INSP channel for 3 years with a food and travel show called State Plate. You can get the episodes at Amazon . It was a great show . Visited all 50 states Think he will be going on tour this year
Sherry says
April 15, 2019 at 10:59 pmWhat a great way to spend an afternoon, good food and music. I remember when he won his season of American Idol.
Teresa says
April 15, 2019 at 10:24 pmThis sounds like the event was such a great one to attend. I love to watch live cooking events. Seeing cooking tips up close is best. These Jalapeno poppers look delicious
Brianne Tursi Manz says
April 15, 2019 at 9:15 pmSoul Patrol in the house! Seeing him brings back some great memories from American Idol. I am glad to see he’s still out touring and doing what he loves. It’s also nice to see that he uses a store like Food Lion to stock up on food for him and the band.
Krystel says
April 15, 2019 at 8:46 pmI have to agree that patience and love makes a good cook. I feel like I mostly cook just to have something to eat
Amy Desrosiers says
April 15, 2019 at 8:32 pmOh wow! I remember when he won and I was excited for him! Time flies!!! That is so cool you got to meet him and the food looks so tasty too!!