Tory attended Seattle Community College after high school and graduated with a culinary science degree. He traveled to New Orleans after college to experience the city's illustrious past, Creole cuisine and of course, Mardi Gras. He was hired by Commander's Palace Executive Chef Jamie Shannon at the age of 19 and he advanced quickly through all 12 kitchen levels while mastering his art and... read full bio
A vegan for thirty years and counting, Tracye McQuirter is a public health nutritionist and international speaker. She is also a best-selling author of the book By Any Greens Necessary, which was the number one recommended vegan book on The Huffington Post. McQuirter was recognized as a national food hero, changing the way American eats for the better, by Vegetarian... read full bio
Troy Johnson was the host of Crave, a program on the Food Network. He has appeared in national magazines like Surfer, Spin, Mojo, Paper and Rolling Stone and has even hosted a music television show on San Diego's Fox affiliate called Fox Rox. The show won two regional Emmys and gave some of Troy's favorite bands a live, in-studio platform, including... read full bio
Tyler Florence is a very popular chef and television host that has also released several books. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the campus of Johnson & Wales University and went on to receive an honorary doctorate from the university. Florence has been on numerous shows over the years including being the host of “Tyler’s Ultimate”, host... read full bio
Walter Scheib is an American chef. He is the former chef to the First Family during the Clinton Administration. He was hired after impressing the first lady while working at the Greenbrier resort. For eleven years the chef was preparing meals both for the intimate family dinners for the Clintons and then lavish State Dinners. His culinary creations... read full bio
Waylynn Lucas is a Los Angeles pastry chef and owner of the bakery Fonuts. She served as the executive pastry chef for two highly-rated restaurants before leaving to start her own bakery with her friend Nancy Truman. The two specialize in donuts that are never fried, only baked or steamed and they also include donuts that are gluten free and... read full bio
Whitney is the winner of the first season of Fox's Masterchef, a reality culinary show. She creates recipes and menus, writes cookbooks, is a chef, a food stylist, and a food judge. She has been featured all over the world, including in China, Dubai, Malaysia, and South Africa, where she has showcased her Southern cuisine. For publications and businesses including Big Green Egg,... read full bio
The culinary genius, Wolfgang Puck has built a cooking empire. Wolfgang encompasses three entities: Wolfgang Puck Catering, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. At the age of 14, Wolfgang began formal culinary training. After apprenticing in Frnace, he moved to Los Angeles to become executive chef at Ma Maison. In 1982, Wolfgang was able to open... read full bio
Zoë has authored Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day, and Zoë Bakes Cakes for a number of years. Zoë was an art student at the University of Vermont long before she had children or authored novels. Her enthusiasm for baking began when she launched a cookie business as a side gig while creating art.... read full bio
