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From Soulful Plates to Global Tables
Transforming her passion into a Culinary Business.
Jun 29, 2025


Midday News Lunchbreak
Chef Joanne Thomas makes Shrimp and Grits with Dina Bair on WGN's Midday News Lunchbreak.
Jan 2, 2025


Transforming her brand into a Culinary Business
“I didn’t realize that it was my gift. I know it was something that I enjoyed and it’s something that I loved, but I didn’t learn that it...
May 28, 2024


Taste It Tuesday with Amanda Sapp
Taste It Tuesday: Chef Joanne Thomas | The "Sauce & The Seasoning"
Jan 30, 2024


Jan 30, 2024


Daytime Chicago
Chef Joanne Thomas makes her Grand Marnier French Toast on WGN's Daytime Chicago.
Jan 1, 2024


Midday News Lunchbreak
Chef Joanne Thomas demonstrates Elevated Soul Food/Comfort Food utilizing her Spice Blends and Gourmet Butters on WGN TV Midday News Lunchbreak, closing out Black History Month.
Feb 28, 2023


Chef brings food experience for everyone, even vegans.
Chef Joanne Thomas launched her catering company, Serenity Catering by Chef Joanne, in 2006 as a part time business while she was working...
Oct 26, 2022


Get Your Positivity Podcast
Welcome to Episode 2 of "Get Your Positivity"! This episode we are Cookin' It Up with Chef Joanne. Join us as we discuss her journey...
Aug 8, 2021
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