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From the Food Network:
“100 Cooks
All New June 7 at 9|8c
Terry Crews welcomes 100 of America’s elite home cooks to the 100 Cooks arena where they’ll be challenged to run the gauntlet
Host Terry Crews welcomes 100 of America’s elite home cooks to the 100 Cooks arena where they’ll be challenged to run the gauntlet of the most unpredictable pro-chef level cooking competition of all time. The cooks are randomly selected to compete in challenges that range from blind taste tests to full-on 30-minute cooking battles. In a mid-season twist, the winner of each challenge will be given a chance to either take the cash prize associated with the challenge or add it to the ever-growing grand prize, which starts at $100,000! In the end, 99 cooks will be eliminated by judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni, and one talented home cook will prove they are the best of the best and take home the largest cash prize in the history of Food Network — as much as $250,000.
100 Cooks Premieres Sunday, June 7th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams the next day on HBO Max”
From an email:
“Meet some of the cooks from the DMV who will be competing (with their contestant numbers):
Nupur (Nupe) Mehta, #30
Hi! I’m a physician and proud dad of two living in Northwest Washington DC. I’ve always been amazed at the power of bringing people together through food. Whether I’m gathering friends and family around the table or experimenting with new ideas in the kitchen, I see delicious cooking as a way to express love and build connections. My background in science informs my approach, where curiosity and precision react with creativity to create great flavors. You can find me on Instagram @nupemehta
Maxine Chikumbo, #34
Maxine Chikumbo is a Zimbabwean-American home cook and content creator based in the DMV area. She began as a DC food blogger and now runs Dontmissmyplate, where she shares globally inspired home cooking and dining experiences, alongside Frederick Eats Local, which covers the Frederick food scene. Her cooking draws on her Southern African background, broader African food influences, and global cuisines. Find her at: instagram.com/dontmissmyplate
Amy Decker, #38
Meet former CIA officer and hostess with the mostest Amy Decker contestant #38 on Food Network’s *100 Cooks*. As the creator behind @deckerdelights, she specializes in teaching people how to master easy entertaining, whether it’s a casual cocktail party, an informal dinner, or a formal dinner for foreign diplomats.
Michele Monroe, #81
Michele is a transition special education teacher in Alexandria, Virginia. She developed her passion for cooking in Northern California, inspired by chefs like Alice Waters and farm to table dining. Her culinary style is “FoodColorSpice” and specializes in global cuisine on all platforms; grilling/BBQ, baking and cooking. Follow her for more @foodcolorspice
Tarun Sinha, #92
My name is Tarun, THE Taco Bell Sommelier. My passion for food runs deep, and when I’m not sipping in wine and having a cheesy Gordita crunch, you can find me in my kitchen whipping up modern takes of Indian dishes I grew up eating. Catch me on IG at TacoBellSommelier where I not only review TB dishes, but all of the local hotspots in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.”