Chef. Traveler. Host.

Hi! I’m Kalisa Marie Levette, a classically-trained chef, travel curator, and media personality based in Los Angeles, California - and sometimes Jamaica! With a background in food science and nutrition, my appetite to explore all things edible goes far beyond the plate. Work with me on content creation, recipe development, video production, and more. 

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on-camera host.

From live tapings on Good Morning America to in-studio sessions on set, I love on-camera hosting. I have over 10 years of media experience and have worked with production companies in New York and LA shooting walking tours, cooking shows, interview segments, and other pieces of lifestyle content. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a ton of brands and have shaken cocktails for Patrón, gotten saucy with Ragú, led yoga sessions for Amazon, and DIY-ed for Pinterest, just to name a few. Check out this reel and watch more videos here

 
 

recipe developer.

With my educational background in both the sciences and the culinary arts, my love of recipe development was inevitable. I thrive on the precision and experimentation required to perfect a recipe. It began in 2014 when I moved to Jamaica to open my B&B. There, I developed a full menu (beyond breakfast!) of hyperlocal dishes with my twists on classic Caribbean flavors for my guests. Since then, I’ve contributed recipes to numerous publications, brands, and social media campaigns. Read my column on Simply Recipes here.

travel curator.

As a first-gen American, I’ve always had a passion for cultural exchange. In 2014, I launched my travel company in Jamaica and in 2017 I expanded to curate experiences in destinations around the world. Over the years, I’ve hosted hundreds of guests in Jamaica, Cuba, Bali, Morocco, and the US. My focus is on community-based tourism built on genuine relationships with local businesses and all of my trips are designed to celebrate the culture through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections, and meticulously curated adventures. See where I’m off to next.

 
 
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  • Kalisa Marie Eats Ben and Jerrys

    Churned in Culture with Ben & Jerry's

    I dove deep with Jamiah Hargins, the visionary behind Crop Swap LA, about how he grows fresh produce and harvests nutrient-rich food right in our community—all while creating Ben & Jerry’s sundaes.

  • Kalisa Marie Eats Garden of Life Livestream

    Fresh Byte with Garden of Life

    In this dynamic livestream on Tastemade’s Twitch channel, I cooked protein-packed recipes featuring Garden of Life, demoed quick and easy workouts, and shared fun hacks to increase your activity throughout the day.

  • Twitch Livestream for RAGÚ®

    I partnered up with RAGÚ® for another action-packed stream. This time, I was paired up with 3 different Twitch Streamers for a relay-style culinary challenge that garnered over 500k views!

  • Vancouver's Must-Visit Restaurants

    For Condé Nast Traveler, I shared my reccs for Vancouver's must-visit restaurants, from newly-minted Michelin-starred locales to iconic local establishments.

  • Kalisa Marie Eats Tastemade Amazon Batch Summer Drinks

    Amazon Live x Tastemade Shoppable Video

    As a Tastemade Tastemaker, I demoed how to batch 3 delicious beverages for summer: a cucumber mint cooler, sorrel (Jamaican hibiscus punch), and a sparkling berry lemonade.

  • Wellness Series for Alexa

    In a six episode series, I shared how my Alexa Built-in Devices make my everyday life easier and more enriched. Check out this teaser!

  • Sheetpan Shrimp & Veggies for Freestyle Libre

    Cooking with musician, Austin James, I learned about his love of food, his experience with diabetes, and how Freestyle Libre makes his life so much easier.

    We made my quick and flavorful recipe for sheet pan shrimp and veggies. Check out this teaser!

  • Nonna's Meatballs, Reimagined

    I had the pleasure of working with blogger Alysse Dalessandro to update some of her most beloved family recipes in this two-part series for FreeStyle Libre. Check out this video for her Nonna's Meatballs, reimagined.

  • Latest Articles for Simply Recipes

    Check out the latest articles and recipes I’ve developed for Simply Recipes.

    Simply Recipes offers thousands of tested recipes, cooking advice, meal plans, and morre and draws over 15 million readers each month.

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