Author Spotlight: We sat down with Agatha Marshall, from Atlanta, Georgia, author of Come Eat With Aggie teaching us some nutritious ways to feed the family on a budget.
BBJ: Introduce yourself to our readers.
Marshall: I’m Agatha Lindsey Marshall and I was born and raised in Mississippi. I have three beautiful children, Kameron, Genavieve, and Karter and we currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I am part of a non-profit organization, called the Pinky Promise Movement, Inc. I have served as Vice President for the past 6 years. I am also an administrative leader with my local church – The Gathering Oasis Church in Atlanta. I also work in the corporate sector in insurance. Sound like a lot, I know but my passion is cooking. I am also the wife of Jaime Marshall.
BBJ: Describe your book.
Marshall: Come Eat with Aggie is a cookbook designed for beginner cooks that have the desire to cook and fellowship with family and friends on a budget. The book caters to all dietary restrictions.
BBJ: What inspired you to write the book?
Marshall: I developed my love for cooking at the young age of 8 years old. Seeing my mother, grandmother, and aunts in the kitchen every night and making sure we had a wholesome meal made me more curious about food. When I started my own family, I took cooking a step further. I wanted to know what was in the foods I was feeding my family. And how can I ensure they are getting the best food possible. Writing a cook book was placed on my heart about 5 years ago. The passion behind it was hearing conversations between family and friends who were tired of buying take out and wanted to get back in the kitchen and enjoy precious time with family around the dinner table. There is just nothing like eating a great meal and fellowshipping with family and friends.
BBJ: What advice would you share with those interested in a similar pursuit?
Marshall: Keep going. Every chef or cook didn’t just wake up and knew how to cook. In everything that you do there is something to be learned. Do not give up on the process.
BBJ: Discuss a professional challenge and how you overcame it.
Marshall: Fear is the biggest obstacle I face daily. I must tell fear to have a seat because I know what my purpose is ‑ and that is cooking. I face fear with my full armor on and I press through it all.
BBJ: What is next for your brand/business in 2018?
Marshall: In 2018 I will be releasing my second cookbook. It will fully focus on budgeting meals, showing others how to shop on a budget, etc. Also, there will be brand apparel & kitchen essentials. So stay tuned.
BBJ: How can readers connect with you online and through social media?
Marshall: Social Media: Follow me on Instagram @comeeatwithaggie
Go to www.comeeatwithaggie.com
