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Local chef makes appearance on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

CHARLOTTE — Count Lisa Brooks as the latest to join the ranks of local culinary stars to appear on television.

Brooks, who’s behind Heart & Soul Personal Chef Service, served as a judge on an episode of Food Network’s “Chopped” that aired this week.

The episode features an all-Black cast and judging panel — a nod to Black History Month.

Contestants created dishes that showcased Black culinary contributions to American cuisine, using ingredients such as fish and Southern vegetables, per the network’s website.

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