We had a blast on #FoodTVChat last night with our Guest Chef Food Network All Star Academy Alum Sharon Damante. Sharon, thanks for being such a delightful guest! Sharon and the other All Star Academy alums have developed a very special relationship with each other and it was so great to have Vanessa Craig , Bill Joerger lll, and Sherri Williams join the chat.
As a side note, Sherri even made time to pop into the chat while attending her niece’s graduation. And a first for #FoodTVChat Bill joined after returning from a fire call (you’ll recall that Bill is a Lieutenant with the Philadephia Fire Department.).
@DivaFoodies @phillyfire4106 @V_lovesfood I'm at the graduation, but I just had to say hello to my peeps. #foodtvchat
— Sherri Williams (@logansw62) May 21, 2015
Vanessa was in the Napa Valley visiting Sharon during the chat. Sherri and Vanessa have been posting the most delightful photos! We would all like to join you in the Napa Valley with wine glasses that size.
If you missed the fun last night, below please find our #FoodTVChat highlights.
Recap #FoodTVChat with Sharon Damante
- Sharon’s Dad was her inspiration to become a chef
My dad, he was the best home cook I ever knew!#foodtvchat https://t.co/dKXC2PE6Xx
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 21, 2015
- What did Sharon learn about herself and others from her Food Network All Star Academy experience?
Also easy Q. That it doesn't matter how big the dream, or what your age, go for it!!! #foodtvchat https://t.co/DJ9QqSyBaw
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 21, 2015
- How did Sharon decide to try out for All Star Academy?
I wanted 2 b on @FoodNetwork 4 yrs. Tried 4 a few & then this 1 came up; it was perfect & I was all in. https://t.co/9KThhncQxO
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 21, 2015
We agree Chef Curtis Stone is “adorable” and not a surprise that he is also an “amazing chef mentor.”
Ah…well.. Words cannot describe! But beyond adorable, a singularly amazing chef mentor! #foodtvchat https://t.co/yoSJoOnMBt
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 21, 2015
We also learned that Sharon’s favorite moment on All Star Academy was when Judge Donatella Arpaia caller her a “rock star” backstage. Well we couldn’t agree more with Donatella, Sharon is a rock star!
You can find the entire #FoodTVChar stream here. Connect with Sharon on Twitter – @Minishar | Sharon’s Traveled Table | Facebook
Please join us next Thursday 5/28 at 7PM Eastern on #FoodTVChat when our guest chef will be Dwayne Ingraham 
currently competing on Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship. We wish Dwayne all the best this coming Sunday night in the Spring Baking Chamionship final and will look forward to hearing all about on Thursday on #FoodTVChat.
