Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part XI – Epilogue
As I write this epilogue blog a week after Episode 3 aired on July 28, 2015, I have been processing, in my head, … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part IX & X – Day of Shoot
By the time you read Part IX and X, the show has aired, and you know that Donna went out in the appetizer round, … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part VII & VIII – Day of Shoot
Fear and excitement. That’s what I felt the morning of the shoot. I was anxious whether I would shine and make the $50,000 finals … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part VI – Day One, Bio Shoot
Donna and family were already in Washington and NY for a week-long Spring break vacation by the time I flew out on the redeye to … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part V – Journey to NY
Donna and family left for NY for the Chopped Grill Masters shoot a week before me. I was tied up at work so I couldn’t … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part IV – Dessert Practice
Desserts to me is like Kryptonite to Superman. I love sweets as much as the next guy but cooking dessert is not one of my strengths. I … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part III – Training
So how do you train for a grilling throwdown against pros who show up with culinary school pedigrees and decades of commercial kitchen experience? … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part II – Audition
I was surprised how fast a casting associate from Food Network contacted me after I submitted my online application. We chatted briefly on the phone, … Read More
Food Network Chopped Grill Masters, Part I – The California BBQ Couple
In 2008, my IT coworkers got me to compete in a barbecue contest as a Bucket List stretch goal. Since that win, I’ve been on … Read More