Why Mee McCormick is Your Perfect Guide

Mee McCormick is the ultimate kitchen guide because she has lived the transformative power of food—through every struggle, every challenge, and every triumph. As the chef and creator of a true farm-to-table restaurant on her working farm, The Pinewood Kitchen, Mee became renowned for crafting inclusive, thoughtful meals that could be adapted to meet the needs of every diner. She didn’t just cook—she trained her team to see every plate as an opportunity to heal and connect, proving that food is about more than sustenance—it’s about care, compassion, and possibility.

As the author of two celebrated cookbooks, My Pinewood Kitchen and My Kitchen Cure, and a kitchen contributor on shows like The Better Show (nationally syndicated talk show), Today in Nashville, Good Morning Hawaii, and more, Mee has earned her place as a trusted voice in the culinary world. She has also contributed to Southern Living Magazine, reshaping how Southern comfort food is viewed—showing that it can be both deeply satisfying and deeply nourishing.

But what truly sets Mee apart is her personal story — a journey that began when she was battling severe intestinal ulcerations, four autoimmune diseases, and a body that seemed determined to betray her. At her lowest point, Mee

dreamed of a kitchen that would one day bring healing and connection, not frustration and pain. That dream became her reality. And now, she wants to help you create that same transformation. 

For the past three years, Mee has cared for three family members battling cancer, including her husband, who recently passed away from liver cancer. She has spent countless hours cooking meals filled with love, strength, and intention. Mee understands, on the deepest level, what it means to cook not just for sustenance, but for hope, for healing, and for survival.

Mee isn’t just a teacher—she’s your partner in the kitchen, your cheerleader when self-doubt creeps in, and the best friend you didn’t know you needed. Her humor, compassion, and unshakable belief in the power of food will inspire you to embrace cooking as a tool for transformation.

With Mee, you’re not just learning recipes—you’re learning how to turn your kitchen into a sanctuary of healing, joy, and connection. She will help you discover the strength within yourself to cook through whatever life throws your way. This is more than a cooking course—this is the start of a movement. Mee will guide you, laugh with you, and stand beside you as you transform your meals, your mindset, and your life. Let’s cook through it—together.