Katie Lee (chef) facts for kids
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Katherine Lee (born September 14, 1981) is an American cookbook author, television food critic, chef, and novelist. She is known for her delicious recipes and friendly personality on TV. Katie has worked in many restaurants and written several cookbooks. She has also appeared on popular cooking shows like Iron Chef America and is a co-host of Food Network's talk show The Kitchen. She also hosts Beach Bites with Katie Lee on the Cooking Channel.
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Early Life and School
Katie Lee grew up in Milton, West Virginia. She loved food from a young age. She went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she studied journalism and food science. She graduated in 2003. During her time at college, she also spent a semester studying in Florence, Italy. This experience helped her learn even more about different foods and cultures.
Katie's Career in Food
Katie Lee has had an exciting career in the food world. She started by working in restaurants and special food stores. In 2003, she helped open a restaurant called Jeff and Eddy's, where she was in charge of preparing fish.
In 2006, Katie hosted the first season of the TV show Top Chef on Bravo. Later, she came back to the show as a guest judge in 2010 for Top Chef All Stars.
Cookbooks and Novels
Katie has written two cookbooks filled with her favorite recipes. Her first cookbook, The Comfort Table, was published in 2008. She then released her second cookbook, The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions, in 2009.
In 2011, Katie also wrote a novel called Groundswell. This book is about a woman who finds healing and strength through surfing after a difficult time.
TV Appearances and Charity Work
Katie Lee has been a guest on many TV shows, sharing her cooking tips and lifestyle advice. She has appeared on shows like The Early Show, Today, and Rachael Ray Show. In 2007, she was a judge on the exciting cooking competition Iron Chef America.
Katie is also a co-host of the popular Food Network show The Kitchen. On this show, she and other chefs share recipes, cooking tips, and fun food ideas. She also hosts Beach Bites with Katie Lee on the Cooking Channel, where she explores delicious beach-inspired foods. She has also been a guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay and the Halloween Baking Championship.
Katie cares about helping others. She is a member of the Feeding America Entertainment Council, which works to fight hunger. She has also volunteered for organizations that help educate and support women in the culinary (cooking) field.
Personal Life
Katie Lee married musician Billy Joel in 2004. They later separated in 2009.
In 2018, Katie got engaged to television producer Ryan Biegel in Paris. They were married on September 1, 2018, in a beautiful ceremony on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
On September 2, 2020, Katie Lee and Ryan Biegel welcomed their first child, a daughter.
