How fun was our #FoodTVChat this week? Well, when your guest host has been a contestant on Food Network’s Worst Cook in America you have a pretty good shot at fun and Sarah Bettendorf did not disappoint!
So, many thanks to Sarah Bettendorf and as always a special thanks to Tad Hamilton and Scott Fullerton. Having Food Network’s All Star Academy Alums Vanessa Craig, Sherri Williams, and Sharon Damante as well as Food Network’s Baking Championship’s Dwayne Ingraham (our guest host on 5/28 for #FoodTVChat) in the chat also made this one super fun! Also Logan Chef Junior dropped in for a Tweet!
If you missed the fun, below are some of the highlights….
#FoodTVChat with Sarah Bettendorf Recap
- We were happy to hand the vitual mic over to one of Sarah’s biggest fans who kicked off the chat with this sweet introduction.
https://twitter.com/AnneBurrellFan/status/596451159549845504
- What advice from Chef @TylerFlorence did Sarah value the most? (Thanks for the retweet @TylerFlorence)
@DivaFoodies @TylerFlorence #foodtvChat He taught me to trust my instincts, never give up, pay attention and to not be a victim.
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 7, 2015
- One of the surprises we learned about Sarah, one of the Worst Cooks in America, was she grew up in a family of chefs.
I did! My brother is one and my mother went to school for it briefly in the 60's https://t.co/xvUZGqE0oj
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 7, 2015
- Salt is Sarah’s favorite spice!
@WeGrowCustomers #foodtvChat Salt! https://t.co/7XNLKgjA4P
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 8, 2015
- Did being on Worst Cooks in America improve Sarah’s culinary skills?
(And Sharon Damante chimed in with the fact that she considers recipes “guidelines”!)
@BettendorfSarah @DivaFoodies @AnneBurrellFan LOL! I consider recipes "guidelines" #foodtvchat
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 7, 2015
- As we’ve heard from other of our Food TV Contestants guest hosts, when it comes to their experiences on Food TV shows they value the opportunity to learn new cooking skills and make new friends. Great question from AJ Hendrickson.
Learning new skills and making new friends! @theflyingaj #foodtvChat https://t.co/oTWS0Q8G7Z
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 8, 2015
- As you might expect from Sarah’s bubbly personality when we asked who and what inspired her to get up each day and do it again … it’s the possible possibilities of the new day that inspires her!
@DivaFoodies #foodtvchat I wake up each day thinking about all the possible possibilities! https://t.co/7dE9ln7Y2X
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 8, 2015
- Despite problems with Twitter, there were many wonderful moments in this #FoodTVChat and you can find the whole stream right here.
I am honored! Thank you again @DivaFoodies for this wonderful opportunity, hugs! I LOVE #foodtvChat https://t.co/mdqsVntZIW
— Sarah Bettendorf (@BettendorfSarah) May 8, 2015
And join us next week, Thursday May 14th at 7PM Eastern for #FoodTVChat when our guest chef will be All Star Academy Alum Nonna Sharon Damante!
V!!!! ♡☆♡☆♡☆ #foodtvchat https://t.co/WBy4CwleAF
— Sharon Damante (@Minishar) May 7, 2015
Update! Slight change in our line-up. Due to her travel schedule Sharon will be guest hosting on May 21 not May 14.
Chef Alexis Hernandez, Cutthroat Kitchen champ, graciously agree to guest host on May 14th!
: Hear chef's interview WBS Radio 95.5 1-2pm. Will chat bout #cutthroatkitchen & his restaurant @Unionhillkitchn pic.twitter.com/OIAWVFF6OG
— ChefAlexisHernandez (@Campcreekfarm) May 2, 2015
May 14, 2015
Dear @divafoodies and #FoodTVChat, thanks again for this amazing experience! I had so much fun and learned a lot. Each question was thoughtful and kind. I am so honored to have had the experience and would love to do it again. Sending hugs and positive thoughts!