Carla Crudup
Make Yourself Comfortable - American Style

Carla Crudup grew up in a home infused with the passion for the culinary arts. Under the tutelage of two master chefs -- namely, her mother and father -- Carla was only 13 years old when she graduated from baking cookies and fruitcakes to preparing lobster and prime rib repasts for family and friends. As a Recipe Developer, Carla has an expertise in creating recipes and has done so for her award winning food column, major food manufacturers (Lender’s Bagels) and national grocery retail chains (Wild Oats which was purchased by Whole Foods market).   Her recipes have been published in newspapers, magazines and internet publications worldwide, including on the FoodChannel.com and the Taste of Home Magazine.   She exhibits her captivating personality and demonstrates her eclectic and epicurean cuisine skills when she was invited and appeared as a Guest Chef for both the Torrance Community Cooking Television Show and Macy’s Home Store.  World traveled and bilingual (English and Spanish), diversity is Carla’s strength.  Eclectic and epicurean cuisine is her specialty, but she is equally adept at preparing international dishes, including, European, Latin and Asian fare as well as American, Southern and other regional cuisines.