In the early 1900s, Tammy's grandparents, Albert and Lucile Benefield, moved to Collard Valley. They had a simple and happy life together, raising their family there. Granny and Albert had five children. They taught them the value of hard work, love for God, and the joy of food. Granny served not only her family but also others in the community and at her local church.
As Tammy helped her Granny in the kitchen, she learned the art of cooking. Tammy's mama was also a fantastic cook and baker. Her mother taught her even more about cooking than her granny did. As Tammy grew up and started her own family, she wanted to carry on those traditions.
Tammy began her own cooking show, Collard Valley Cooks, in 2017. She wanted to teach others how to make homemade meals with fresh ingredients, just as her grandmother had taught her.
Through Collard Valley Cooks, Tammy kept her family traditions alive. She teaches others their family recipes, just like Granny would have wanted.