Our 2011 Finalists have been picked! Read their bios and their recipes and you’ll see why the competition is stiff for our final grill off.
KRISTEN DAVISEasthampton, MA
“I once swam with sharks the size of station wagons in Southeast Asia.” Read More
LARRY ELDERCharlotte, North Carolina
“Grilling offers me an opportunity to fully experience my “cave man” instincts by allowing me to legitimately play with fire while cooking for family and friends.” Read More
MARY HAWKESPrescott, AZ
“Grilling creates the perfect opportunity for a memorable evening—with good friends, good food and good wine.”
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ANGELA SPENGLERClovis, NM
“I’ve lived all over the United States and love bringing regional influences to my grilling.” Read More
APRIL TIMBOESiloam Springs, AR
“I once helped make dinner for the President of Bolivia, Hugo Banzer, and then enjoyed the meal with him and his family.” Read More
EILEEN BUDNYKPalm Beach Gardens, FL
“I love the outdoors and think of grilling as a little bit of a camping experience each time you fire up the grill, even in an urban setting.” Read More
DOROTHY MOELLERBatavia, NY
“I think being outdoors in the sunshine with a stellar glass of Beringer wine, conversation and the impeccable smells emanating from the grill is one of the most enjoyable things in life. ” Read More
PATTI BUCKIgnacio, CO
“I cooked my first full Thanksgiving dinner by myself for 20 people when I was only 18 years old.” Read More
GEORGE GRAFPalmyra, VA
“I retired from the US Army as the highest decorated civilian in Army Intelligence for various achievements.”
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DAN LABRIE
