06/02/2026
Well… this feels a little surreal.
I entered a national cooking competition with a chance to appear in Taste of Home Magazine and win $25,000.
As of today, I’m sitting at #20 in my group.
Truthfully, I don’t expect to win. There are some incredibly talented chefs in this competition. But after building Nolaa’s from the ground up, surviving COVID, surviving a flood, and continuing to grow both Nolaa’s and Private Chef Niagara, I figured it was time to put myself out there and see what happens.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a meal at Nolaa’s, hired me as your private chef, attended one of my events, cheered me on, or simply believe in supporting local small businesses, I would be incredibly grateful for your vote.
No pressure. Just gratitude.
Thank you for being part of this journey. ❤️
Vote here:
https://favchef.com/2026/melissa-woodworth