During a June 4 television appearance, Toms and QVC host Antonella Nester talk to a viewer about Recipes from a Country Cook. (Photo courtesy of QVC)
After more than 50 years in the catering business, it’s pretty safe to assume that Bea Toms knows what she’s doing. In this time, the self-proclaimed country cook from Frederick, Maryland, has been baking, grilling, and roasting her way into the hearts of those in and around her hometown. Read the full story
Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing a woman who I believe is a true marvel. At 95, Bea Toms is full of enough energy to rival those half her age. She’s beaten cancer, produced several books of poetry, and most notably, she is an absolutely amazing cook.
After years of preparing meals for farm hands and family members in her hometown of Frederick, Maryland, Bea decided to start doing it professionally, going into business as a caterer for weddings and other special occassions. The recipes that she had been making for decades–dishes like Chicken Beatrice, Orange Blossoms, and Spinach Superb–were now available to the local groups she served.
