Jamika's Journal

Jamika Takes Chicago!

As you may have heard, I am the new spokesperson or “Brand Ambassador” as they call, it for Hillshire Farm.  My job is to develop and present great recipes incorporating Hillshire Farm sausage products. In addition, we will work together to give back to local communities.

As a part of this partnership with Hillshire Farm, I will be traveling all across the country to major metropolitan cities representing the brand. In addition, you will see me on local news programs, listen to me on the radio in your city, and most importantly, you will hear about me and Hillshire Farm donating food to shelters and  local organizations who greatly deserve it.

In February, I had the honor of traveling to the great city of Chicago, which was our first city on the Hillshire Farm Tour. I met some amazing people as I went on radio and TV cooking with Hillshire Farm Sausage. Thanks to everyone behind the scenes for your help. I hope you enjoyed the food I prepared for you and the crews. Also, thanks to all of those on Twitter and Facebook who followed me  and tuned in. To see some of the video clips, go to my On TV page to view.

Cooking on TV and radio was so much fun, but the best part about this trip for me was the chance to visit a women’s shelter on the Southside of Chicago called Deborah’s Place. This is the largest women’s shelter in the city. I was proud yet humbled to be able to donate on behalf of Hillshire Farm 500 pounds of sausage to the ladies. They were all so grateful to receive it and so gracious to me. We sat down and talked about life, family, and of course some good cooking. I felt like I was right at home with them. Being at Deborah’s Place just made me realize how many people in this world need help and how partnering with brands such as Hillshire is so important to me. As a chef, I want to be affiliated with brands and products that care about people in the community and as a result really give back.

I had an awesome time in Chicago. I ate some amazing food, shopped on Michigan Avenue, and met some great people along the way. Keep checking in with me to find out where I will be next on the Hillshire Farm Tour. In the meantime, feel free to prepare my Hillshire Farm recipes found on the In the Kitchen page for your family; and as always, send me a note to let me know how you enjoyed them. Until the next time and the next city…. Go Meat!