Liberdi Morris
Liberdi Morris is a simple guy who enjoys cooking as relief of stress, most of the time entertaining for guests, or his roommate at home. He likes experimenting with flavors trying new ideas and creating fun dishes to share.
He moved to Sedona in Dec 97, from San Diego where he worked at casinos for several years doing various jobs in customer service. After moving to Sedona he worked at Dahl & Di Luca until 2012,In Aug 2012 he created the wine bar concept and opened Hoppy Grape in Sedona with mike Reynolds The bar sold to new owners in Oct 2014 but he still works as consultant and bartender today.
He moved to Sedona in Dec 97, from San Diego where he worked at casinos for several years doing various jobs in customer service. After moving to Sedona he worked at Dahl & Di Luca until 2012,In Aug 2012 he created the wine bar concept and opened Hoppy Grape in Sedona with mike Reynolds The bar sold to new owners in Oct 2014 but he still works as consultant and bartender today.
Helen James |
Originally from California and 12 years in Sedona. I have enjoyed cooking for my family since the ripe age of 12. One on the first things I learned to make was tortillas which was an essential to our daily meals being of Hispanic background (at the time tortillas did not come from a bag!) I love cooking international cuisine (I have over 50 cookbooks) and always bring home spices from whichever country I visit. Once I even brought home incredible 'saffron' from Dubai! I am on the Board of the Sedona Women (3rd year on board, 12-year member) and am the Community Service Projects Chairperson. I occasionally cook at the Old Town Mission in Cottonwood prepare the free lunch program (100 meals sometimes prepared by myself) and a few times a year for the St. Andrews Community Supper as the lead cook and organizer. I retired 14 years ago (from Qualcomm - a Construction Project Manager) and dedicate time to local volunteer work (including The Giving Angels, Yavapai Food Council, Sedona Food Bank, Old Town Mission, and other Non-profit organizations). Married (husband is a pilot), 2 children (Clarissa and Thomas) and grandmother to 3! Hobbies: Cooking of course!
Jennifer Yates |
Jennifer Yates, a native New Yorker, relocated to Sedona 15 Years ago and now calls Sedona "Home". Jennifer is Creative and Displays her Creativity through Photography and Food. Jennifer Enjoys preparing dishes that are appealing to the eye, the palate, and the Soul! She has also been involved in charities and worked with abused children in facilities in Oklahoma, NY and New Jersey. She says, “Giving back, helping people in need and offering hope has been an important and fulfilling part of my life!! It makes me feel like my life has meant something!! For me~~~ being involved in this event brings me great joy and allows me the opportunity to display my passion for food and contribute to a great cause!!”
Karl Samter |
My name is Karl Samter and I was born in San Diego California. I moved to Sedona Arizona about six years ago to pursue a career in Personal Training. Since then I have worked at Snap Fitness for almost six years now doing what I Love doing; changing people’s lives. When I was approached and asked if I would compete in the Canned Sedona cooking competition, I was extremely excited and honored. I have always loved cooking. When I was a young child, my Mother inspired me to start cooking and taught me the ropes of how to become a great chef. I have always enjoyed cooking for friends and family, and am thrilled to be in this event. I look forward to the competition and making my Mother proud!! See you all there!!!