Lori Rogers, known as Chef Lorious, is making waves as an African American female entrepreneur and celebrity chef with her brand Jam Vino®. Recently, Jam Vino® earned a coveted Golden Ticket during Walmart’s annual Open Call, securing placement in Walmart stores starting June 2025. This win, following a successful pitch on September 25, 2024, highlights Jam Vino® as one of 92 selected brands out of thousands of applicants. Until its in-store debut, Jam Vino®’s gourmet wine-infused jams, Blackberry Merlot, Raspberry Moscato, and Strueberry Blanc, are available online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
Chef Lorious describes Jam Vino® as more than a product, calling it “an experience” that combines Southern tradition with the elegance of California wine culture. Crafted with just five natural ingredients, the jam blends artisanal techniques and wine-infused flavors to create a unique culinary offering. The flagship flavors include Blackberry Merlot, perfect for charcuterie boards and gourmet recipes; Raspberry Moscato, offering a fruity touch to sweet and savory dishes; and Strueberry Blanc, a balance of strawberries, blueberries, and Sauvignon Blanc ideal for desserts and spreads.
Jam Vino® reflects Chef Lorious’ Calibama® roots, merging the rustic charm of Southern cooking with California’s refined wine culture. What began as a family recipe turned into a culinary innovation after a demo at Williams-Sonoma. Chef Lorious credits her Alabama upbringing for the Southern tradition of jam-making and describes blending these flavors with California wines as “magic.” This fusion defines her signature Calibama® cooking style, showcased in her lifestyle brand, The Chef Lorious Group, LLC.
A cookbook author and influencer, Chef Lorious has been featured on programs like *Good Morning Texas* and *Good Day Atlanta*. Her book, *Calibama Cooking: Classic & Contemporary Comfort Food*, celebrates her unique culinary approach. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Chef Lorious continues to inspire fans with her down-to-earth cooking and passion for blending cultures.
For more information, visit ChefLorious.com and JamVino.com.
