Damaris Phillips facts for kids
L-R: Stacey Poon-Kinney, Phillips and Chris Hodgson at Veggie U (Milan, OH); July 13, 2013
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| Born | Damaris Lennon Phillips December 8, 1980 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
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| Cooking style | Southern cooking |
| Education | Jefferson Community and Technical College |
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Darrick Wood
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Damaris Lennon Phillips (born December 8, 1980) is an American chef and television star. She is famous for her delicious Southern cooking. In 2013, she won the ninth season of the TV show Food Network Star. After winning, she hosted her own show, Southern at Heart, for five seasons. Later, she started co-hosting The Bobby and Damaris Show with Bobby Flay.
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About Damaris Phillips
Damaris Phillips was born in Lexington, Kentucky. On June 13, 2015, she married Darrick Wood in Louisville, Kentucky.
Her Education Journey
Damaris Phillips studied at Jefferson Community and Technical College. There, she earned a degree in Culinary Arts. She once said she chose culinary school because she "didn't know what to do in life." After finishing her studies, she became a cooking instructor.
Damaris on Food Network
Becoming a Food Network Star
In early 2013, Damaris Phillips joined the TV show Food Network Star. This show looks for the next big cooking star. She was one of the top three contestants. For the final challenge, she filmed a test episode for a show called Eat, Date, Love. On August 11, 2013, Damaris was announced as the winner!
Hosting "Southern at Heart"
Winning Food Network Star meant Damaris got her very own show. It was called Southern at Heart. The show first aired on October 27, 2013. It taught viewers how to make tasty Southern dishes. The first season had six episodes. The show was very popular and ran for five seasons, from 2013 to 2016. Most seasons had 13 episodes. Damaris often shared updates about her show on her Facebook page.
Co-hosting with Bobby Flay
Since September 2017, Damaris has co-hosted The Bobby and Damaris Show. She hosts it with her friend and fellow chef, Bobby Flay. They share cooking tips and recipes on Food Network.
Exploring Southern Food
In October 2017, Damaris started another show called Southern and Hungry. She co-hosts this show with Rutledge Wood. He is her brother-in-law. They travel around and explore different Southern foods.
Competing on "Guy's Grocery Games"
You can often see Damaris Phillips on Guy's Grocery Games. She appears as both a judge and a chef who competes. When she competes, she often tries to raise money for charity. She frequently supports a story program in Louisville, Kentucky.
