Duskie Estes facts for kids
| Born | Duskie Lynn Estes August 4, 1968 San Diego, California, United States |
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Duskie Lynn Estes, born on August 4, 1968, is a talented American chef and restaurateur. A restaurateur is someone who owns or manages restaurants. She is known for her delicious food and her appearances on TV cooking shows.
Becoming a Chef
Duskie Estes grew up with interesting parents. Her dad was a scientist, and her mom, Carroll L. Estes, was a sociology professor. Duskie was the youngest child in her family.
Before she became a chef, Duskie studied at Brown University. She first thought about careers in medicine or law. Later, she decided to follow her passion for cooking. She briefly attended the California Culinary Academy to learn more about being a chef.
Her Work as a Chef
From 2020 to 2024, Duskie Estes worked as the main chef for a group called Farm to Pantry. This group is a nonprofit organization in Healdsburg, California. They help get fresh food to people who need it.
TV Cooking Shows
Duskie Estes has appeared on popular cooking shows. In October 2010, she was chosen to compete on The Next Iron Chef. This is a famous show on the Food Network. She was eliminated after the fourth episode of that season.
She returned to The Next Iron Chef for its fifth season. She was eliminated after the second episode this time. Duskie also sometimes works as a judge on another Food Network show called Guy's Grocery Games.
Family and Restaurants
For 22 years, Duskie Estes was a vegetarian. This changed when she met her husband, John Stewart. He is also a chef and a salumist, which means he specializes in making cured meats like salami.
Together, Duskie and John own and run several restaurants. These include Zazu Kitchen + Farm, Bovolo, The Black Piglet, and Black Pig Meat Co.
Duskie and John have two daughters. Their names are Brydie, born in 2001, and Mackenzie, born in 2002. The names of their daughters inspired the name for their farm, which they call MacBryde Farm.
