CULINARY SENSATION: Charlotte entrepreneur Shania Elliott-McDowell’s Decadent Chef reopening for business in February 2021
Andre Johnson 
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Much to her delight, God is showing up and showing off in 2021 for Shania Danielle Elliott-McDowell.
For starters, Elliott-McDowell has been blessing mightily to assemble a trio of books, the latest of which is her initial solo-authored written work that will make its ceremonious debut sometime in the foreseeable future.
And, just recently, Elliott-McDowell announce the restart of Decadent Chef, her professional private chef/cater venture that was originally established in 2012.
A native Brooklyn, New York, the resurgence of Elliott-McDowell’s featured business endeavors comes after a brief hiatus.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Elliott-McDowell has become a fixture while serving in the military — she spent two years in the United States Army and eight years in The U.S. National Guard — during which she invested a considerable amount of time as a cook.
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Consequently, she enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Campus, where she ultimately graduated with a Culinary Degree.
“I am personal chef who caters to the professional, the busy mom who wants to eat healthier, but loves to explore their palate” Elliott-McDowell told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “I’ve always enjoyed a challenge. I always knew that I wanted to have my own business to create a legacy to pass down to my children.”
When asked what she like the most about her business, Elliott-McDowell emphasized, among other things, that her keen ability to demonstrate creativity essentially tops the list.
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“I love being able to create dishes and making people smile with their palate.” —- Professional Chef Shania Elliott-McDowell
Having commenced to cooking on a regular basis some nine years ago, Elliott-McDowell’s Decadent Chef customarily services clients and groups of all ages, particularly “older professionals and working moms,” she said.
Interestingly enough, Elliott-McDowell’s presence in the military has afforded her the golden opportunity to span the globe during which she was allowed to put on display her immeasurable culinary mechanics.
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“(I’m committed) to giving people an experience with fruit that they have never tried,” said Elliott-McDowell, explaining her personal mission for functioning as a professional chef.
An accomplished author of three books to date, Elliott-McDowell recently joined fellow Charlotte businesswoman Joan T. Randall’s anthology, The Image In The Mirror: The Reflection That Inspired The Courage To Live Limitlessly, which made its debut in February 2021.
Elliott-McDowell also is one of eight writers who collectively assembled Evolve From Heartbreaks To Hearts Healed, a 152-page anthology that is spearheaded by Patrice Webb Bush.
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Just recently, she has announced the forthcoming release of her solo-authored book, The Conviction An Unlikely Affair, although an official date has yet to be determined.
As for her fervent rise a culinary guru, Elliott-McDowell credits her parents for contributing mightily to her success in this arena.
“My parents…they have always expressed to us that being different is a blessing,” Elliott-McDowell said. “In today’s society, it’s okay to be the triangle inside of a square, meaning it’s okay to be different. Some people won’t understand, but the ones that do, will always cherish your uniqueness.”
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For more information North Carolina Businesswoman/Author Shania Elliott-McDowell of Decadent Chef, to inquire about her culinary services, to order her books, schedule a public appearance, book signing, or speaking engagement, connect with her via social media at: https://www.facebook.com/shania.elliottmcdowell; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shania-elliott-mcdowell-2065bb16a/. Also, send email to: [email protected].
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