https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=23

Royce West is a lawyer and public servant who was first elected to the Texas Senate in 1992, where he has represented the 23rd Senatorial District. During his tenure, he has been named by Texas Monthly as one of the 25 most powerful people in Texas politics, and he has been selected for the magazine’s biennial “Ten Best Legislators in Texas” list twice, as well as receiving mention on the Associated Press’ “Movers and Shakers” list and the Texas Insider’s “Best Legislators” list. Senator West is Vice Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and is a member of Senate committees: Education K-16, Finance, Local Government, and Redistricting, Special.

https://www.soupersweetsandwichshop.com/about

I have loved everything about food since I can remember. I spent the summers with my granny in Georgia. She had a garden (or should I say fields) of food that she grew, a smokehouse for her meats, and pecan, lemon, and plum trees. She made biscuits that would melt in your mouth that I can still taste to this day.

https://www.nepm.org/nepms-media-lab/2025-08-14/chef-sonya-reflects-on-her-experiences

Chef Sonya Yelder has been the owner of the Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop in Springfield and chef for nearly 10 years. She likes to have her food and goods mostly made from scratch. She was inspired by spending her summers with her grandmother. She uses the skills she’s learned to cook for others. She says “We do some work with churches, like if we have extra food and things, we do that.”

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/middle-schooler-leads-11-5-million-project-build-air-filters-schools/3415312

Eniola Shokunbi said she wants to be president of the United States, but first she’s making an impact on her local community.

“Eniola is fabulous,” State Senator Matt Lesser said. “She wows every room she’s in front of. She’s a real rock star.”

In fifth grade, she led the efforts to create an air filter system that’s able to remove cold and COVID viruses from classrooms.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Mboko

Victoria Vanessa Mboko (born 26 August 2006) is a Canadian professional tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 24, achieved on 11 August 2025 and a doubles ranking of No. 540, achieved on 3 March 2025. Mboko has won one WTA Tour singles title, a WTA 1000 level event, at the 2025 Canadian Open. She is currently the No. 1 singles player from Canada.

Hi, I’m Zainab, the voice behind this blog. Welcome to A Classic Twist, a blog that shares everyday classic recipes with bold twists and flavors. Here you will find recipes from classics with modern twists to more challenging recipes that require a little more guidance. The recipes are familiar, seasonal, and bursting with bold flavors.

The Story

What started as a graduate school hobby to catalog recipes, as I taught myself how to bake and cook, has since become an online destination for readers who truly enjoy cooking and baking. Here, the kitchen is a retreat from your daily grind; every moment spent there is a chance to unwind and enjoy the process. I bring my global perspective and love for bold flavors to each recipe, turning up the volume on everyday classics with flavors from all types of cuisines. I provide step-by-step instructions, so you can cook stress-free, produce amazing results, and learn something new in the process. From recipes with deep, delicious flavors to guided challenges and how-tos that help you learn a new technique or update a classic recipe with a twist of your own, it’s all about seeking inspiration and cooking for the pleasure of it. So, pour a glass of wine, settle in, and let the creativity flow.

Hey there!
I’m Britney!

I am a self-taught baker, recipe developer, and food lover behind Britney Breaks Bread! Welcome to my blog – let’s make something delicious together. 🙂

What started as a creative outlet quickly turned into a full-blown obsession with all things delicious—from golden, buttery pound cakes to cozy weeknight pastas and over-the-top brunch spreads.

https://grandbaby-cakes.com/about

Jocelyn Delk Adams is the founder, author, television personality, brand ambassador and authority behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com, which gives her family’s, particularly her grandmother’s, cherished generational recipes her modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit.

https://mikebakesnyc.com/about

Hi everyone! Welcome to Mike Bakes NYC—I’m glad you’re here! I’m Mike Johnson, the recipe developer, cookbook author, food photographer, and content creator behind @mikebakesnyc.

https://emeraldsouth.org/ghian-forman

Ghian Foreman is the President and CEO of the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, which generates community wealth and amplifies local culture through shared pride, power, and investment for Chicago’s mid-South Side. Emerald South attracts and coordinates investment through community convening and collaborative partnerships that increase local ownership and prosperity.

https://emeraldsouth.org/kim-lewis

Some may call her a risk-taker. Others still may label her a gambler. But only one title suits Kimberly Lewis: entrepreneur. 

Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair.