Sarah Stevens is a professional Home Economist. She taught Family and Consumer Sciences for 29 years in public school and started a culinary arts program during the last years of her tenure. In 2004, she opened Stevens Catering and has created menus for charity balls, wine tastings, hospital Christmas parties, fund-raising dinners, dinner parties and numerous wedding receptions. Special events are her passion, and there’s nothing she loves better than pulling out all the stops to present beautiful food in an elegant setting. All foods are made from “scratch” with top quality ingredients. Sarah makes all wedding cakes, desserts and cookies from her own recipes she has tested through the years.

Areas of Expertise

Food Science and Nutrition Baking and Pastry with an emphasis on decorated specialty cakes

Training & Certifications

Attended teacher educator workshops at Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Institute of America and Art Institute ServSafe Instructor Wilton Cake Decorating Instructor

Education & Recognition

Bachelors and Masters degrees in Home Economics from Stephen F Austin State University

Greatest Strength

Food Science and Nutrition, Baking and Pastry, administrative and organizational skills for large events.

Greatest Influence in the Field

My high school Home Economics Teacher, Lawasa Thomas. My mother died when I was 10 and my father did not remarry until I was 17. My brother, sisters and I had the responsibility of family meals and household tasks. Mrs. Thomas came along at a time when I was like a “sponge”. Every day I would learn something that I could take home and use to improve the quality of our family life. Because of the significant role she played in my life, I knew at an early age that I wanted to become a teacher and have the same kind of impact on the lives of my students.

Favorite Quote

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. - Romans 8:28

What’s the best advice you can give someone to make cooking simple and enjoyable?

Start with basic recipes with few ingredients. Invest in a comprehensive cookbook that includes basic techniques.