Welcome to the Love Lab
Chef
Lorious.
Everyday Luxury for Everyday People.
Good food. Good stories. A life well savored. Come on in—there’s always a place for you at the table.
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A little about me
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Stay a while.
I’m Chef Lorious, and I believe the best things in life happen around a table. My roots are Alabama, my upbringing is California, and my cooking lives beautifully somewhere in between. I call it Calibama.
In my kitchen—the Love Lab—every dish starts with heart. I’m so glad you’re here.
Meet Chef LoriousCook with heart
Good food brings us together.
Live beautifully
Find joy in the everyday.
Gather often
Make room for good company.
From the Love Lab
What’s cooking
Southern soul meets California ease. Find something delicious to make your own.
Dinner
Tex Mex Lasagna: Spicy, Cheesy Comfort Food Delight
Somethings just make sense. There’s really not a lot of discussion necessary it just makes sense. This is one of those things. Who loves lasagna?…
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Appetizers
Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce for All!!!
I’ve been a moderate fan of Dr Pepper for as long as I can remember. I’m actually more of a Pepsi girl, but occasionally, I like to switch it up and…
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Dinner
The Ultimate Guide To Irresistible Baked (Smothered) Turkey Wings
The absolute easiest recipe you’ll every find for delicious, tender, juicy turkey wings. You won’t believe how simple these come together and how…
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The (G)lorious Life
Real stories, small pleasures, and honest thoughts from my corner of the world.
01 / Food & Gathering
Not Another Boring Weekend…
Ideas for a weekend table worth gathering around.
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The Great Debate: Soups, Chowders, and Bisques
A delicious look at what makes soup, chowder, and bisque different.
Read story03 / Life & Living
Perfection vs Progress—HELP!
A reminder that accepting help is progress, too.
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Celebrate life today
Meet me at
Jam Vino.
An engagement party. A friend’s big win. Brunch with your girl squad, or just making it through the week without going (too) crazy. We’ll never “arrive”—and that’s the point. Here’s to the moments you turn into memories.
Meet me at Jam VinoPrivate virtual cooking classes
Cook together.
From anywhere.
Your kitchen. My Love Lab. Let’s make something delicious together, with a private class built around what you love to cook.
$150 per session · $550 for four classes
Book a private cooking classReady to elevate your cooking? Let’s make something unforgettable—together.
Requests reviewed personally by Chef Lorious
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We connect
Your goals, your tastes, and a time that works for us.
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We cook
Together on Zoom, with California ease and Alabama soul.
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You shine
A meal made with heart—and confidence to make it your own.
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