Shonali Thomas

Hello!

My name is Shonali, but my closest friends call me Shonals. My love for cooking started when I was a child, learning from my parents, who are both great cooks.

I turned what I enjoyed doing for fun into a business, back in 2009. I began creating gourmet spice blends, which grew into an entire line of top-selling gourmet sauces, mustards, jams and jellies.

You can find SplenDishes Gourmet Foods in several local specialty gourmet stores, as well as online at www.splendishes.com.

I wrote and published my 1st cookbook in November 2007. I've learned so much over these last few years, and am so excited for this newest cookbook to be released in November 2017, exactly 10 years to the date!

In 2013, my family and I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I closed down the business in California and started again from scratch. Since 2013, I have grown a large social media presence, as well as a local presence, cooking on several morning TV shows.

This cookbook is a compilation of 80 of my best and most loved recipes ranging from Grilled Peaches wrapped in Prosciutto to Guinness Ribs and my famous Bacon Potato Salad.

It is divided into 3 amazing sections with Appetizers, Entrees and Celebrations. Each section ends with a special Chef-Inspired Series, which features 3 of my favorite local restaurants. I had so much fun getting to play behind the scenes with both chef and bartender at each restaurant!

These restaurant-worthy recipes are eclectic yet simple - a healthy indulgence the whole family can enjoy. All recipes have been paired with wine and beer too!

I hope you enjoy this book, as much as I enjoyed making it!

Shonals