Carlena Davis is a culinary content creator, foodie, cookbook author, children’s book author, jam and biscuit maker all rolled into one.

From her website:
"Hey Y'all
​I'm Carlena Davis, Founder of Spilling the Sweet Tea. As a Southern girl born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina, I've always had a deep love for cooking and sharing recipes. In July 2017, I decided to turn this passion into a food blog where I could "spill the sweet tea" on traditional Southern dishes while also sharing quick and easy meals for busy parents like myself

My culinary journey began in my mother's kitchen. She taught me everything I know about cooking, and those cherished moments inspired me to pass down these traditions to my own daughter. Our family recipes are at the heart of what I do, bringing authentic Eastern North Carolina flavors to kitchens across the country."

In 2020, Carlena launched Miss Lena’s Brand starting with her peach & raspberry preserves, shipping across the United States. Carlena followed up her successful jam launch with her Miss Lena’s Buttermilk and Sweet Potato biscuit mixes and has now expanded the brand to include her signature Miss Lena’s Biscuit bowl.
Carlena currently lives on the East Coast with her husband and daughter, where she spends time in her home kitchen creating new recipes and reimagining classic recipes with a twist!

About Her Books:

"Memories on a Plate: A Taste of North Carolina" by Carlena Davis

Embark on a culinary journey through Eastern North Carolina with Carlena Davis. This beautifully crafted hardback cookbook is a heartfelt collection of over 50 Southern recipes, celebrating the rich flavors and cherished traditions of the South.

Inside, you’ll find:
Southern Classics: Delight in authentic dishes like Candied Yams and Squash Casserole, each infused with the warmth of Carlena's upbringing.

Hearty Suppers: Discover comforting favorites such as Shrimp and Corn Chowder and Biscuit-Topped Chicken Pot Pie.

Sweet Endings: Indulge in Southern Style Tea Cakes and Red Velvet Trifle, perfect for any sweet tooth.

Whether you’re reliving fond memories or creating new ones, "Memories on a Plate" brings the essence of Southern comfort food to your table. Order your copy today and savor the tastes that have warmed hearts for generations.

"All About The Jam"
Get Jammin' in 30 minutes - the jam recipe guide you need. "All About Jam" is a recipe collection by Carlena Davis. As a southern girl and food blogger, she shares recipes that showcase the various ways that jam and preserves can be used in more ways than on a piece of toast. This recipe collection takes you step-by-step through 18 distinct, flavorsome, and absolutely delish recipes made with homemade jam preserves, and accomplished in merely 30 minutes!

A Sneak Peek into the Jam World. Jam may sound like a breakfast thing, but this cookbook takes you on a tour of what the world of jam beholds - that is a lot! From cocktails to appetizers and dinners, the reader is bound to embark on a whirlwind romance with jam. Here's a little peek to what is inside:

Cocktails- Peach Cobbler, Raspberry Bourbon, Blackberry Rum

Appetizers- Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Blackberry Jam Raspberry Walnut Baked Brie Crockpot Meatballs with Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Dinner- Pan-Seared Salmon with Blackberry Sauce Chicken Wings with Spicy Peace BBQ Sauce and much more.
Sweet or savory, there is an abundance of different flavors, styles, and types of recipes to choose from. A Healthy & Nutrition-Filled Endeavor. This cookbook is not like any other. It does not require expert cooks or people with profound food knowledge. It needs a foodie, a health enthusiast, and overall jam-lover. All recipes are made with homemade jam, the specified flavors of which are produced by the author herself. Pair the jam with these quick, easy to make, and delicious to devour recipes - and get jammin'.