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Ashley Hawks

Ashley Hawks is competitive by nature. She has been modeling and playing volleyball since early childhood. For her though, it's more about the fun of the competition than winning. She enjoys a challenge and the journey of getting something accomplished.

Ashley knows how to bring the heat on the court and in the kitchen too. She enjoys cooking and baking and cites her mom as the most amazing cook she knows. She describes herself as being okay, but not great in the kitchen.
While living in Asia she fell in love with coconut, and given the chance she'll add it to any dish she prepares. That, and chocolate – they are her favorite ingredients.

Mary Henschel

Mary Henschel knows what it means to multi-task. As a business owner, coach, volunteer and mother of two she is always on the move from project to project. But no matter how busy she is she always takes the time to sprinkle in a little love.

Mary has the same attitude in the kitchen. She likes baking with her children and letting them be creative. For her cooking and baking is an instant way to feel good and to celebrate what's important.

Coming from a long line of bakers, Mary is confident, competitive and ready for the challenges. But, the real reason she is doing it is for her kids.

Ricky Goldberg

Ricky Goldberg's appreciation for food started on the north side of Minneapolis at his grandparent's delicatessen. He has fond memories of watching them as they mixed shakes and prepared dishes that still brings a smile to his face.

For Ricky, the greatest escape is to the kitchen. He can spend hours cooking meals. And with three boys that's a good thing, because as he explains, they can eat and eat.

While he is confidant in his cooking skills, he says his baking abilities are less developed. But nonetheless, Ricky knows how to heat up a kitchen.

Jennifer Iserioh

Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh won her own battle with the bulge. She became inspired to help others to do the same through easy, healthy, wholesome cooking. As a private chef and recipe developer, Jennifer has created hundreds of nutrition-packed dishes for many American families including top New York City celebrities.

So how can Americans stay healthy and fit, without depriving themselves of the foods they love? The Skinny Chef's answer is simple: eat well by making the right choices, exercise, and go ahead and enjoy a glass of wine. It's all about finding balance!

David Fhima

David Fhima has been a part of the restaurant industry for over 25 years and has been an Executive Chef and Maitre D'Hotel at fine restaurants around the world. He is one of the pioneers of FUSION CUISINE which combines classical French and Mediterranean cooking techniques with a flare of Italian and Spanish as well as a touch of Moroccan cuisine. His talents also include being a pastry chef, and a wine sommelier where his wine lists have received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence year after year.

David was born in Casablanca, Morocco, and studied in Strasbourg, Paris, London and Geneva. He speaks 7 languages fluently and brings his international/multicultural flare into all of his dishes.

Angela Shelf Medearis

As the creator, owner and star of The Kitchen Diva! Cooking Show, Angela Shelf Medearis is bringing cooking and "dishing" to the world Diva Style! Her show provides viewers with recipes and tips for combining convenience products with local, organic ingredients for delicious dishes. In her own zany, flavorful way, Medearis also provides shortcuts to preparing healthy heart and soulful ethnic vegetarian recipes with a dash of fun food history sprinkled in. Whoo!

Angela is also an award-winning author of more than 85 children's books and 4 best-selling cookbooks based on African-American culinary history and recipes. More than 10 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide.

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