Meet Cayci Johnson

Cayci began her professional career as an on-air news reporter for WMBD-TV in Peoria, Illinois after earning a degree in broadcast journalism and Spanish from Illinois State University. Following a move to Atlanta, she decided to return to school for a Culinary degree. She recently graduated at the top of her class from the Art Institute of Atlanta and when looking for a career she sought to bring together her communication degree with her culinary degree. Blue Ribbon Foods is an outlet for both.

Food has always a passion for Cayci. Moreover, cooking and entertaining in the home is something she would like to see families to do more often. "Whether it be to celebrate a special occasion or simply talk about your day; food brings people together. It is my goal to inspire folks to get around the dinner table as a family, and working with Blue Ribbon Foods allows me to provide them with the tools necessary to make those family meals convenient, affordable, healthful, and memorable. With Blue Ribbon's food service, even the busiest people will have time for a family meal."

Cayci's love of food began when she was a little girl cooking in her Midwestern Grandmother's kitchen. Family meals were a tradition every Sunday and as often as possible during the week. While in college during two trips to Europe, she realized what an impact those meals can make on people and have made on her own life. She studied both in Spain and Italy; the families she came to know and ultimately share meals with were still having daily meals with the entire family. For those families, their relationships were bonded by the meals they shared. From her own Grandmother's kitchen to a kitchen on the other side of the world, Cayci will always associate food with warmth and togetherness and aspires to do so for others.

Cayci also hosts a weekly talk show on the Radio of Sandy Springs (AM 1620) Wednesday mornings at 11:00. The show is designed to give people tips on how to lead a gourmet life on a budget. On the show, she shares facts about food, recipes, and gives listeners ideas on how to throw a simple party, whether it's for two or 22 guests.