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An Evening with Vera Stewart: Recipes, Stories & Southern Hospitality

7777 Henneman Way
McKinney, TX 75070 United States
SOUTHSTATE BANK - CORPORATE
Thursday, January 15, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (CST)

Pricing

This event is free to attend for WAM members and SouthState Bank Employees. We have a limited number of spots so registration is required.

Event Details



Join us for an inspiring evening with nationally recognized TV personality, cookbook author, and entrepreneur Vera Stewart, known for The VeryVera Show and her celebrated contributions to Southern cooking and hospitality.

With more than 40 years in the food and hospitality industry, Vera brings a wealth of experience, motivational insight, and beloved Southern stories that shaped her culinary empire.


Cookbook Pricing & Registration Options

Attendees can choose from several registration options based on their interest in Vera’s cookbooks.

📘 Recipes from My Table — $35

Her celebrated first cookbook featuring every recipe sold through the VeryVera Café and national mail order.

📙 Occasions — $45

140+ recipes for hosting, gatherings, and holidays throughout the year.

📚 Book Bundle (Both Books) — $68

Includes Recipes from My Table + Occasions at a discounted bundle rate.

Book Bundle and individual book registrations close December 29.

Books will be delivered to the event courtesy of SouthState Bank.

General Admission — Free

Includes entry to the event and presentation but spots are limited so registration is required.


About Vera Stewart

Vera Stewart is a nationally recognized TV personality, cookbook author, and entrepreneur. Her four-decade career includes the VeryVera catering business, café and bakery, national mail order company, syndicated cooking show, multiple cookbooks, and hospitality experiences for the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

Her honors include:
1997 Small Businessperson of the Year
2010 Business Hall of Fame Laureate
2019 Bulldog 100 Award

Additional Information
Event Contact:
Jordin Tate
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