Holidays are special for all of us with memories of family gatherings and great food.  All month long we'll share those memories from celebrities, chefs and foodies as we enjoy what many call "the most wonderful time of the year."  Actors Tim and Daphne Reid talk real food and OWN's Robbie Montgomery of Sweetie Pies says it is all about reconnecting.

Since his first appearance on Bravo’s “Top Chef” in 2007, Tre Wilcox has emerged as one of Dallas’ most talented chefs. As the executive chef at his latest venture, Marquee Grill & Bar, Wilcox opened the restaurant this past April to high expectations and has yet to disappoint.

After becoming a convert, Steve Wynn mandated that all 22 restaurants in his Las Vegas properties offer vegan and vegetarian options.

Moving from a successful career in radio to a hit show on TV, Wendy Williams knows how to dish on just about any subject, especially food. As a true culinary adventurer, she is not shy about indulging her foodie side and making sure friends, fans and family know all about it.

On a mission to fight childhood obesity, New York’s First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson has created one of the state’s first health and wellness initiatives aimed at changing the eating and lifestyle habits of middle school students.

Sitting at the top of his game, Grammy Award winning Chris Bridges used his entrepreneurial instincts to open one of Atlanta’s hottest restaurants proving that business mixed with an adventurous culinary streak can be a delicious and rewarding venture.

With the recent release of her third cookbook, a fourth restaurant on the way and a successful home collection at retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, B. Smith is proving that natural talent and determination are powerful tools for making dreams come true.

For Jamika Pessoa, every situation presents a win-win opportunity in life. After finishing in the top four during the fifth season of The Next Food Network Star, she is now focused on taking her career to the next level and building a brand that sets her apart from the rest.

As the host of the Food Network’s “Cooking for Real”, Sunny Anderson’s simple and delicious dishes are a reflection of her love for food, travel and life.

From the runway to the kitchen, Carla Hall showed the viewers of Bravo's Top Chef that cooking was more than her passion but a way in which she came alive creatively. We caught up with her to see how the show contributed to her success today and if more reality shows are in her future.