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Chef Damaris Phillips is an American chef and television personality known for her Southern-style cooking and charming, warm personality. Born on December 8, 1980, in Lexington, Kentucky, Phillips came into the national spotlight after winning the ninth season of the Food Network television show “Food Network Star” in 2013. This victory launched her career on the Food Network, leading to her show and appearances on various other cooking shows. Critical aspects of Chef Damaris Phillips’s career include: “Southern at Heart”: Following her win on “Food Network Star,” Phillips hosted her show, “Southern at Heart.” This program, aired from 2013 to 2016, showcased her love and mastery of Southern cuisine, emphasizing traditional recipes and her twists on Southern classics. Cooking Style and Philosophy: Phillips’s cooking style is deeply rooted in Southern cuisine, reflecting her upbringing in Kentucky. Her approach often involves reinventing and modernizing Southern dishes while maintaining their traditional essen