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To everyone who has donated, shared, or kept me in your thoughts: Thank you!

To everyone in the past, who has donated, volunteered, advised, supported me as I pushed collard greens, purple hull peas, cornbread and sweet tea, into the light, Thank you!

The story of Chef Hardette and the Us Up North Kitchen is a long one with "hills, mountains and valleys"..repeat. But here I am, knowing this work “has” to be done.

Every donation, no matter the amount, is going toward making Us Up North Kitchen, the North Louisiana culinary hub it was designed to be. And every share, every like, every kind thought, all matters more than you know.

The support so far has helped get things moving again. I truly believe Us Up North is going to reach goals, not just financially, but to a point where I will be proud to say, “welcome to North Louisiana’s premier culinary hub”. Every dollar gets me closer.

If you have any questions about what's next, please don't hesitate to message me. I appreciate the dollars, but if you have any other resources to offer, I welcome those as well.

If you aren't able to donate, I completely understand, things are tough for everyone right now. A like and a share goes just as far in my book. If you know someone who loves North Louisiana cuisine and wants to be part of something real, please share my campaign with them.

Look for what’s next at Us Up North!
With gratitude and cornbread,
Chef Hardette

https://gofund.me/51086007f

Earth Day 2026- Green

It's time.

Thank you in advance.❤

Donate to Help Me Preserve North Louisiana's Culinary Traditions, organized by Chef Hardette- Us Up North Collard Greens-Mustard/Turnip Greens-Purple Hull Pea… Chef Hardette- Us Up North needs your support for Help Me Preserve North Louisiana's Culinary Traditions

Who's raising teens or knows teens and young adults who eat little to no real food or home-cooked meals?

They prefer and often refuse to eat (daily) anything other than $5 combo meals, overly cheesy processed foods, chicken tenders, hot fries, honey buns, sugary drinks, etc. The list goes on.

How are you dealing with it?

SMOKED TURKEYS $48 !

We had extra smoked turkeys at our sister company McCain Farms so we decided to bring some to our store at the farm! We take a lot of pride in our smoked meats so if you are looking for a local smoked turkey you won’t be disappointed. Come get yours today! We are open until 3 today and 8-5 Monday and Tuesday. We will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Free!
Shreveport Convention Center
August 2, 2025.

This year’s event will feature health screenings, expert health and wellness panels, healthy cooking demonstrations, a fitness and movement zone, a kids’ zone with various activities, a career café, entrepreneurship and innovation workshops, free school supplies, and more.

Again it's all free and there's something for the entire family.

I'll be doing a healthy cooking demo in the afternoon and also chatting about how you can eat better using what you already have.

Free parking, admission and shuttles to the bus terminal.

Late as usual posting this but take a listen.

Liz Williams interviewed me on her podcast "Tip of the Tongue". Thanks Liz for coming to the to chat about us up north.

Enjoy!

Unrelated pix: Collard Green Quinoa for your visual enjoyment. No recipe available. ❤️

https://open.substack.com/pub/tipofthetongue/p/tip-of-the-tongue-episode-260-us?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Today! 12-6:30

Catfish, Spaghetti and Cornbread

300 N Allen, 71101
Order here: https://usupnorthkitchen.square.site/
Ordering in advance is not mandatory but recommended.

Thank you all so much! We are sold out for the day!

https://usupnorthkitchen.square.site/