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Gail Simmons always knew what she wanted to do for a living: eat, cook and write. From writing restaurant reviews for her college newspaper, to attending culinary school and working in top kitchens, to landing a job at Food a Wine magazine, Gail has seen every side of the food industry. When Gail was invited to serve as a judge on a new show called Top Chef, she had no idea it would turn into a 17 season career on what is one of the most popular shows on TV. Today, you can also find her hosting and judging several shows and making cameos on national TV as an expert on all things food. On this episode of Live To Eat, we chat about Gail’s efforts to support restaurants during this pandemic, why her cookbook, Bringing It Home, is your perfect confinement companion, and the origin of her passion for black licorice!