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Gizzi Erskine
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Gizzi Erskine at the Glamour Awards in 2015
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Griselda Maxwell Erskine
20 August 1979 |
| Education | Leiths School of Food and Wine |
| Occupation | Chef, TV personality, food writer |
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The Honourable Griselda "Gizzi" Maxwell Erskine (born on August 20, 1979) is a well-known English chef and TV star. She is famous for her delicious recipes and fun cooking shows. Gizzi has shared her love for food through many TV appearances and cookbooks.
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About Gizzi Erskine
Gizzi Erskine was born in Wandsworth, a part of London, England. Her mother, Maria Josephine, was a model and actress. Her father was Iain Maxwell Erskine. Gizzi is one of three daughters in her family, and all of them were born in Wandsworth.
Gizzi's Journey in Cooking
Gizzi Erskine started her cooking journey by training at the famous Leiths School of Food and Wine in London. This is where she learned many of the skills that made her a successful chef.
TV Shows and Appearances
After her training, Gizzi quickly became a familiar face on television. She hosted two seasons of Channel 4's popular cookery show Cook Yourself Thin. In 2011, she also presented Cookery School, another Channel 4 daytime program.
Gizzi has appeared on many other TV shows, sharing her cooking tips and recipes. She has been on ITV1's This Morning and Sky1's Taste. She also co-hosted Drop Down Menu on Channel 4 with Matt Tebbutt. You might have also seen her on Cooks To Market and Iron Chef on Channel 4.
Writing and Other Work
Besides being a TV personality, Gizzi Erskine is also a talented food writer. She has written several cookbooks, including Kitchen Magic and Skinny Weeks and Weekend Feasts. These books are full of her creative recipes for everyone to try at home.
In July 2013, Gizzi joined The Sunday Times newspaper. She became the Sunday Times Cook for their weekly magazine, sharing new recipes and food ideas with readers every week.
