Gail Simmons Bio | Wiki
Gail Simmons is a Canadian cookbook author and food writer who served as a permanent judge on Bravo’s Emmy-winning series called Top Chef. Gail served as a judge since the show’s inception in 2006. Previously, she was the head critic on Top Chef Duels and host of Top Chef: Just Desserts, Bravo’s pastry-focused spin-off of the Top Chef franchise.
Also, Gail co-hosted The Feed, which aired on FYI, A+E’s new lifestyle network in 2014. Apart from her work on Top Chef, she currently makes frequent television appearances on ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today among other shows. In addition to that, Gail has been featured in various publications such as Los Angeles Times, People, GQ, Travel + Leisure, New York magazine, just to mention but a few.
Gail Simmons Age
She was born on May 19, 1976, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Gail is 45 years old.
Gail Simmons Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Gail stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m).
Gail Simmons Family
She was born to a Jewish family (of Eastern European origin) on May 19, 1976, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents Renee and Ivor Simmons had three children and Gail is the youngest. Her mother Renee was previously a food columnist for Globe and Mail. She conducted cooking classes in their home.
Gail Simmons Wedding
She was hitched to her dear husband called Jeremy Abrams on August 17, 2008. The couple’s wedding featured a farmers’ market theme and it was captured in Martha Stewart’s Real Weddings magazine. During the wedding, Gail wore a Carolina Herrera wedding gown and her mother’s veil from 42 years earlier.
Gail Simmons Husband | Husband Jeremy Abrams
She wedded Jeremy Abrams on August 17, 2008. Jeremy is a businessman in New York and he travels to different places for his work. On 29 December 2013, Jeremy became a father to his first child, a daughter named Dahlia Rae. His son Kole Jack was born on May 23, 2018.
Gail Simmons Kids | Baby
On 29 December 2013, Gail and her husband Jeremy welcomed their daughter called Dahlia Rae. The family was joined by another ner member on May 23, 2018, when Gail gave birth to her son second child, a son named Kole Jack.
Gail Simmons Top Chef
She graduated fromPeter Kump New York Cooking School based in New York City and apprenticed at Le Cirque and Vong. Gail started her food-journalism career writing by working as a restaurant reviews for the McGill Tribune. Later, Gail became an intern at the monthly magazine Toronto Life prior to starting her writing for the daily National Post newspaper. For two years at Vogue, she worked for food critic Jeffrey Steingarten as his assistant. From there, Gail became the special events manager for Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant empire where she worked for three years.
Gail Simmons Food And Wine
Gail became part of the Food & Wine in 2004 as special projects manager. Since the March 8, 2006 season one premiere of Top Chef, Gail has been a judge. Also, she served as the host of the spinoff show called Top Chef: Just Desserts. The show premiered on September 15, 2010, following the seventh-season finale of Top Chef.
Gail Simmons Cookbook | Book | Bringing It Home
In 2017, Gail published a book titled Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating. She has another book titled Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater which she published in 2011.
Gail Simmons Recipes | Recipes Dr Oz
She joins Daphne Oz in the Dr. Oz Show where they share different recipes for preparing different types of food such as:
– Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
– DIY Apple Cider Vinegar
– Shrimp Scampi
– Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
Gail Simmons Spaghetti Pie
Her Spaghetti Pie, featured on the cover of her beautiful new cookbook, Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes From A Life of Adventurous Eating made with broccoli and Italian sausage. According to Gail’s husband Jeremy, Spaghetti Pie is the biggest thing that she has ever made. The pie is similar to sausage lasagna or baked ziti with sausage but way more impressive to serve. The Spaghetti Pie recipe alls for a jaw-dropping amount of cheese but as per Gail, it’s worth it.
Gail Simmons Mushroom Stroganoff
What you need
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 teaspoon oil
– 2 large onions, chopped
– 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
– 1/4 pound oyster mushrooms, sliced
– 1/4 pound chanterelle mushrooms, sliced
– 1/4 pound morel mushrooms
– Juice from 1/2 lemon
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 pint nonfat sour cream
– 12 ounces cooked pasta, your favorite (I prefer angel hair)
– 1/3 to 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
How to Make MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
– Melt butter and oil in a large nonstick frying pan
– Add onions and mushrooms and cook
– Covered for about 3 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms start to soften ( leave the lid on to keep it from drying out)
– add lemon juice along with seasonings and sour cream ( When mushrooms have softened) and mix well
– Add cooked pasta and heat thoroughly.
– Season with salt and pepper, if needed, and serve.
Gail Simmons Latkes
What you need
– 3 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and halved
– 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 eggs, lightly beaten
– 2 tablespoons chopped dill
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– Canola oil, for frying
– Ivor’s Pink Applesauce and sour cream, for serving
Steps
– Set a large strainer over a bowl
– Shred the potatoes and onion in batches in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk
– Add each batch to the strainer and let stand for 5 minutes.
– Squeeze dry
– Pour off all of the liquid in the bowl
– Add the shredded potatoes
– Stir in the flour, eggs, dill, salt, and baking powder
– Scrape the mixture back into the strainer and set it over a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
– Heat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a very large skillet until shimmering
– Spoon 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the canola oil for each latke, pressing slightly to flatten.
– Fry over moderate heat, turning once, until the latkes are golden and crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes.
– Drain the latkes on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
– Serve the latkes hot with Pink Applesauce and sour cream.
Gail Simmons Net Worth
She is a Canadian cookbook author and food writer who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2,956,265.
Who Is Gail Simmons
Gail is a Canadian cookbook author and food writer who served as a permanent judge on Bravo’s Emmy-winning series called Top Chef. Gail served as a judge since the show’s inception in 2006. Previously, she was the head critic on Top Chef Duels and host of Top Chef: Just Desserts, Bravo’s pastry-focused spin-off of the Top Chef franchise.
Is Gail Simmons Married
She was hitched to her dear husband called Jeremy Abrams on August 17, 2008. The couple’s wedding featured a farmers’ market theme and it was captured in Martha Stewart’s Real Weddings magazine. During the wedding, Gail wore a Carolina Herrera wedding gown and her mother’s veil from 42 years earlier.