Martin C.J. Mongiello – is a disabled veteran, Master Certified Food Executive and Certified Executive Chef who retired after 21 years in the US Navy, with service at Camp David, the White House and in numerous war zones. He is a Qualified Submarine Service Warrior, served as a Seabee, conducted security for the Blue Angels, was trained as a Squad Leader in anti-terrorism by the US Marine Corps, graduated first in his class for Law Enforcement Academy and is a Qualified Surface Warrior. He was the Executive Chef to the President of the United States of America and a Manager of the world’s most exclusive resort, Camp David, hidden atop the Catoctin Mountain chain. Holding numerous security clearances, Chef Marti was elevated to a Top Secret, Yankee White, Category II SSBI clearance at 27 years old and began shopping, cooking and serving the most powerful leaders on earth.

Chef Marti served in Asia, Hawaii, and Europe and represented American cuisine in Asia, Arabia and at NATO as the Top Chef. One of his teams won the IFSEA Captain Edward F. Ney World Award for Best Restaurant (1998) and he was selected to represent the US Navy on the TODAY Show (2004) for the first time in history. He has the distinction of being one of the most decorated Chefs in the history of the Navy, was knighted in 2002 in Brussels, Belgium, holds several prestigious awards including a Presidential Service Badge, numerous world culinary medals, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge, five Navy Achievement Medals, two Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbons with Oak Leaf Clusters, three Commendation Medals and the NJ Distinguished Service Medal. Marti and his disabled military wife, Stormy L. Mongiello, personally directed, launched and produced the Kings in the Kitchen Road and Radio show at Foxwoods Casino with IGA, the Fancy Food Show and have gained over 60 brands as clients.

They have been chosen to represent Emeril Lagasse and his brands and took Arbitron #1 status across three states (NY, PA, NJ). They have been featured on global TV and are continuously on the Charlotte TODAY show with WCNC NBC TV. He holds a BS in Culinary Management from the International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He has published business plans in 20+ countries and is finishing his fifth book – “A Man for all SEASonings”. She is currently the curator at The Presidential Culinary Museum featuring the First Families china, artifacts, and collections from Presidential Libraries and private foundations for cooking shows and exhibits. They own the #1 ranked B & B farm in the world for the category of history, The Inn of the Patriots. Their newest TV and live stage show, “Inside the Presidents’ Cabinet,” airs on local broadcasts worldwide.

Atlanta-based Gigi Stewart, creator of www.gigistewart.com, is a science-backed Southern Belle with B.S. and M.A. degrees, including a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with specialties in chronic inflammatory pain and natural products research.

Gigi’s unique fact-based approach to nutrition, combined with her personal experience living with celiac disease and multiple food allergies gives her insight into special diets nutrition and wellness that few are able to offer.

A leading voice for the gluten-free, allergen-free lifestyle, Gigi is a published author, magazine editor and a featured chef for The Ingles Table. Gigi’s expertise as a professional recipe developer, nutritional advisor, science and health writer and public speaker is highly sought after in the health and nutrition community.

She is a frequent content contributor for Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, and Epicurious Community Table. Connect with Gigi via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

I’m Lindsay and my blog, Just A Little Organic chronicles my journey to wholehearted living. At JALO, we get real. Real food, real people, real life. Recipes, practices, adventures, and creativity are all in big supply here, along with any inspiration or wisdom that comes my way. Learn to live well, treat yourself, and get a glimpse into my wholehearted lifestyle.

Watch More About Me

Chef Derek St. Romain has built his career around food.  Chef Derek started out in some of the best restaurants in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina blew him up to North Carolina.  Today he is the head chef at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center, recently voted the #1 in the world.  And he is a regional coordinator for Backyard Bow Pro, an organization that partners hunters and farmers in the fight against hunger.  Whether he’s running a professional kitchen or manning the grill at home, cooking is his passion.  And he’s excited to get to share that passion with you here at the Ingles Table.