Kardea Brown is a contemporary Southern cook born and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Way Home. Kardea created the pop-up New Gullah Supper Club, where her menu pays homage to the dishes her grandmother and mother passed down to her. She is the host of the hit show Delicious Miss Brown and of the popular Kids Baking Championship. She previously judged Kids Baking Championship and Spring Baking Championship and co-hosted seasonal specials like a Kids Baking Championship Thanksgiving special in 2023.