
My Story
Carlena Davis is a culinary content creator, foodie, cookbook author, jam and biscuit maker all rolled into one. She combined her love for Southern cuisine and quick recipes to start her food blog, "Spilling the Sweet Tea", in July 2017.
In 2020, Carlena entered the e-commerce arena when she launched her product line, Miss Lena's. Miss Lena's brings her family's treasured recipes to the masses, giving everyone a bit of Southern Comfort in their kitchen. Her product catalog includes raspberry, blackberry and peach preserves as well as biscuit mixes.
She launched her first cookbook, "All About the Jam", in March 2021. This collection of recipes showcases the various ways that jam and preserves can not only be used in different dishes, but also can provide alternatives to the traditional piece of toast!
Following this up, she released "Memories on a Plate" in October 2023. Whether you’re reliving fond memories or creating new ones, Carlena shares 50 Southern recipes she grew up with like Candied Yams and Squash Casserole.
Forever a North Carolina girl, Carlena spreads the art of Southern Hospitality and entertains to her global audience with her infectious positivity and personality!
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