Jennifer Gavin from the Library of Congress speaks with Carla Hall, who will appear at the 2014 National Book Festival on August 30 in Washington, D.C.

Biography

Carla Hall first won the hearts of fans on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” where she was later voted Fan Favorite for her warmth, enthusiasm and delicious food. She is co-host of ABC’s popular lifestyle series “The Chew,” where she shares her love of cooking comfort food by using fresh, seasonal ingredients. In “Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You,” Hall shares more than 100 recipes that feature her modern twists on food classics such as her revolutionized Chicken Pot Pie and Five-Flavor Pound Cake.