by susannah maddux
Photography by hayley sheffield
MEN WHO COOK
Ben Vaughn grew up on his family's
farm in Forsyth. After graduating
from Auburn University, he moved
back to Macon to attend Mercer Law
School and, ultimately, to practice law
as a partner at Dillon & Vaughn, P.C.
Having his office on the downtown
square in his hometown provides for
an easy getaway to his family's farm
when he's not suited up for the court
room.
Ben prefers a low-maintenance
menu. But, don't let his simplistic
slant fool you. He isn't shy on the
flavor, and he especially loves to
prepare food for family and friends
that he has either hunted (with his
silver Labrador Retriever, Gunner) or
picked from his family's garden. His
girlfriend Kris Hattaway, NewTown
Macon Director of Place, let him
cook up a few favorites at her house,
and we were lucky enough to smell
and taste his simple goodness.
Ben is generally all business
in the kitchen, but he did share,
"Unsharpened knives are something
that can really annoy me." So, you
better believe he has well kept knives.
We like seeing Kris further refine
his plated pursuits: She provided the
serving platters.
120 l MACON MAGAZINE
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013
