We covered a myriad of fun topics on #FoodTVChat with Erin Evenson—everything from her $100,000 prize winning hamburger to how to compete on Cutthroat Kitchen to the “real” Alton Brown. She was delightful and stayed around after the chat to answer the questions she hadn’t had time for during the chat. What a trooper!
If you weren’t able to make #FoodTVChat with Erin Evenson the full stream can be found here and we have recapped the highlights below–
Recap of #FoodTVChat with Erin Evenson
- So here is what we learned about Alton Brown
@DivaFoodies @altonbrown @ash_ashleyme @AnneBurrellFan Precise.Impeccable.Brilliant.Dedicated.Professional. #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies @altonbrown @ash_ashleyme @AnneBurrellFan He was on set earlier and longer than the contestants. #Foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies @altonbrown @ash_ashleyme @AnneBurrellFan He was always on point, sharp and ready to go #Foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies @altonbrown @ash_ashleyme @AnneBurrellFan With a quick and wicked wit that is equally inspiring… #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
- The $100,000 burger?
@DivaFoodies 3 years later and it is still crazy to read "$100k winning burger!" #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies It was a burger inspired by childhood watercress foraging and the great Southeast Asian restaurants along … #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies …the 7 train in Queens. It played with the sour sweet salty flavors that can make some dishes so addictive and #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
- And what does Erin like best about cooking competitions?
@DivaFoodies The first thing is the constant creative challenge. Contests require staying ahead of the curve… #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies about "hot" ingredients and menu trends. As a habitual menu reader, it is a very natural thing and gives me the… #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies opportunity to be super creative in terms of what we eat every night. #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies Aside fom the personal challenge, meeting fellow home cooks and cooking for people never in a million years #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies I thought I could cook for. Susan Feniger, Cat Cora, Nancy Silverton, Steven Raichlan, and my personal hero, #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
- What advice would Erin give someone wanting to compete on a FoodTV Show?
@DivaFoodies QF This will be a long answer. 🙂 Do not pretend to be someone you aren't. I am so impressed by the casting agents #FoodTVChat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
@DivaFoodies They took the time to truly know everyone. I had many conversations with the episode director on the… #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 18, 2015
@DivaFoodies …phone before even meeting in L.A. They want everyone to succeed, be safe and have a good time… #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 18, 2015
- Erin’s favorite reason for cooking?
@DivaFoodies QM It allows time for contemplation. #foodtvchat
— Erin Evenson (@WeEatInSound) September 17, 2015
We so enjoyed having Erin as Guest Chef on #FoodTVChat and wish her the best in her future endeavors. We also hope to see Erin tomorrow night on #FoodTVChat when our Guest Chef will be Master Chef Season 6 finalist Jesse Romero. 
#FoodTVChat is every Thursday night at 7PM Eastern. See you there!
