Candice Kumai Explained

Candice Kumai
Birth Place:California
Nationality:American
Occupation:Author and chef

Candice Kumai is an American author and chef. Kumai is based in New York City.[1]

Biography

Kumai was born in California to a Japanese mother and Polish-American father.[2] She has one sister.[3] She worked as a model[4] when she was a teenager.[5] Later, she trained as a professional chef in Southern California, cooking on the line at several restaurants.[6]

In 2006, Kumai was the youngest chef competing on the first season of Top Chef. She was the fourth chef to have been eliminated from the competition.

Her approach to cooking is based on her Japanese American heritage.[7] Kumai became the host for Lifetime's show, Cook Yourself Thin.

Kumai has been involved in 1,000 Days, which is an initiative started by Hillary Clinton in 2010 to improve nutrition for mothers and children worldwide.[8] In 2014, she became a Kirin brand ambassador.[9]

Her series of books in the Clean Green series have made the bestseller list of the New York Times.[6] Kumai is also a contributing editor to Shape Magazine.[10]

Education

Kumai is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach where she studied interpersonal and organizational communications.[11]

Books

YearTitleNotes
2009Cook Yourself ThinCo-author
2011Pretty DeliciousAuthor
2012Cook Yourself SexyAuthor
2014Clean Green DrinksAuthor
2015Clean Green EatsAuthor
2018Kintsugi WellnessAuthor

Television

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Year Title Role Episode/Notes
2006 Top Chef Herself 5 episodes
2007 Cook Yourself Thin HerselfPresenter
2010 - 2012 Unique Eats Herself
2011 Extreme Chef Herself Judge[12]
2011 - 2012 Iron Chef America Herself Judge[13]
2013Playing with FireHerself[14]
2020 Selena + ChefHerself Chef

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Mixing Ethnic Fare With Thanksgiving Dinne. 19 November 2011. Weekend Edition Sunday (NPR). 15 August 2016. 23 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160823012456/http://www.npr.org/2011/11/20/142545954/mixing-ethnic-fare-with-thanksgiving-dinner. live.
  2. News: The Dish: Chef and food editor Candice Kumai. 16 January 2016. CBS News. 15 August 2016. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821232922/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dish-chef-and-food-editor-candice-kumai-clean-green-eats/. live.
  3. Web site: Kutcher . Jenna . 2020-07-06 . Candice Kumai Shares Her Advice for Reinventing Yourself . 2023-08-02 . Jenna Kutcher . en-US . 2023-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802054351/https://jennakutcherblog.com/candice/ . live .
  4. News: Dishing with 'Stiletto Chef' Candice Kumai. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911201837/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3070253731.html. dead. 11 September 2016. Shape. 1 September 2013.
  5. News: Candice Kumai has gone from 'Top Chef' to 'Stiletto Chef'. 8 March 2011. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 15 August 2016. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821222026/http://archive.jsonline.com/features/food/117553663.html. live.
  6. News: How 'Clean Green' Queen Candice Kumai's Bedtime Ritual Keeps Her on Top of Her Game. Rodulfo. Kristina. 15 October 2015. Elle. 15 August 2016. 28 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828170505/http://www.elle.com/beauty/health-fitness/news/g27154/candice-kumai-nighttime-routine/. live.
  7. News: Cookbook Review: Pretty Delicious By Candice Kumai. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910235155/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-248675515.html. dead. 10 September 2016. Jad'on. Kelly. 8 February 2011. Basil and Spice. 15 August 2016. HighBeam Research.
  8. News: 'Top Chef' Alumnus Candice Kumai Dishes on Best Foods for Pregnancy. Settembre. Jeanette. 26 September 2013. New York Daily News. 15 August 2016. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821044047/http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/ex-top-chef-contestant-candice-kumai-dishes-best-foods-pregnancy-article-1.1468541. live.
  9. News: Kirin Partners with Chef Candice Kumai to Bring Japanese-Style Beer to Growing Asian Cuisine Movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911011621/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-366786986.html. dead. 11 September 2016. 15 April 2014. China Weekly News. 15 August 2016.
  10. News: Chic Holiday Cooking with Candice Kumai. Heroun. Joe. Shape. 15 August 2016. 20 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160820183916/http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/chic-holiday-cooking-candice-kumai. live.
  11. Web site: Take Command of Your Wellness – Lessons from Chef & The Golden Girl of Wellness . 2023-08-02 . Finding Mastery . en-US . 2023-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802053553/https://findingmastery.com/podcasts/candice-kumai/ . live .
  12. Web site: New Food Network Show Extreme Chef Is Totally Extreme!. Vermillion. Allecia. 23 May 2011. Eater. 15 August 2016. 17 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817184712/http://www.eater.com/2011/5/23/6679019/new-food-network-show-extreme-chef-is-totally-extreme#4291996. live.
  13. News: What's On Thursday. Shattuck. Kathryn. 4 April 2013. The New York Times. 15 August 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220134403/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/arts/television/whats-on-thursday.html?_r=0. live.
  14. News: Does Sexiness Start in the Kitchen?. Castillo. Stephanie. 11 February 2013. Prevention. 15 August 2016. 17 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817112726/http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/qa-candice-kumai. live.

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