Culinary Cuisine at CityLink

Something is being cooked up at CityLink, and it’s none other than Stephanie Alexander’s catering business, Smothers!

Stephanie’s passion for cooking has been with her since childhood. At just five years old, her mother introduced her to the kitchen, sparking a lifelong journey with food. The first dish she remembers making was cornbread, and from that moment on, she has been crafting delicious meals for friends and family.

Growing up, her mother often smothered a lot of her dishes in gravy or sauces. With this as Stephanie’s inspiration, she created Smothers in 2021. Stephanie has spent four years working in the catering industry, providing services for various events, often on weekends. These include special occasions, funerals, celebrations, and more.

Currently, Stephanie is working on writing a cookbook to share some of her favorite recipes. Her end goal is to one day have either a sauce, spice or seasoning available to purchase in stores. She measures with her heart and cooks with love, and if you’ve ever been lucky enough to taste her food, you know how true that is.

You can hire Smothers for your catering needs by giving Stephanie Alexander a call at 309-648-3392, or emailing her at smothers21@yahoo.com. You can also follow Stephanie along her culinary journey on Facebook at Smothers Caters to You.