Contributor Spotlight — Chelsea Gieselmann

Meet Chelsea Gieselmann, the talented creator behind many of the amazing recipes featured in our statewide publications.

🔹 Who she is & what she does
Chelsea is the voice of SouthrnGritsKitchen, an Alabama-based food blog where she shares creative Southern recipes made with heart and authenticity. Born and raised in Wicksburg, Alabama, she celebrates local ingredients and adds bold flavor to every dish she creates. Chelsea is also a Sweet Grown Alabama ambassador, supporting farmers and the farm-to-table movement across the state.

🔹 Why we love her
Her recipes bring fresh energy, genuine Southern flavor, and a love for Alabama-grown ingredients to our pages.

🔹 Fun fact
Chelsea has competed on the Food Network’s Outchef’d, proudly showcasing her Alabama roots and passion for Southern cooking.