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The gregarious ginger-haired Sarah Simmons sat two rows in front of me on the airport shuttle to the 2010 Cayman Cookout, her wide-brimmed white sun hat resting comfortably on her head as she chatted with her accompanying friend.
Today, we’re kicking off a new feature on Daily Blender, with the inaugural Quick Spin…
And, here it is, folks. The last week of the year. A time for introspection….
Chef Michael Chiarello wears a bevy of hats – cook, restaurateur, vintner, businessman, food personality, father, husband – and he does it with aplomb.
Like many of her peers, Miami chef Paula DaSilva spent much of her formative years…
Born and raised on Maui, chef Isaac Bancaco embarked on a grand adventure to begin his culinary career. Growing up in a family, and a culture, where food and history are so revered, Bancaco made the early decision to pursue a life on the line.
At first sight, chef Eric Faivre was nearly intimidating as he walked toward me during…
It is always my privilege to speak with the chefs I interview for Daily Blender….
Marc Forgione was visibly stunned when he was announced as the winner of last season’s The Next Iron Chef. The 32-year-old, an already accomplished chef, had survived the series by defeating nine other highly-skilled, award-winning competitors, securing his spot on Food Network’s Iron Chef America.
The story of self-proclaimed wine geek Scott Wright sounds much like the tales of his peers before him who have dabbled in the world of terroir. On a different path, he began his professional life elsewhere, making his way up the corporate ladder until the pull of vineyards and grapes just became too strong.
When my friend, sommelier Brett Feore, shared the details of his latest career move a…