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.[2] 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.[5]
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.[1][6] Kumai is also a contributing editor to Shape Magazine.[10]
Educationedit
Kumai is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach where she studied interpersonal and organizational communications.[11]
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candice, kumai, american, author, chef, kumai, based, york, city, borncalifornianationalityamericanoccupation, author, chef, contents, biography, education, books, television, references, external, linksbiography, editkumai, born, california, japanese, mother,. Candice Kumai is an American author and chef Kumai is based in New York City 1 Candice KumaiBornCaliforniaNationalityAmericanOccupation s Author and chef Contents 1 Biography 2 Education 3 Books 4 Television 5 References 6 External linksBiography editKumai 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 2 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 5 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 1 6 Kumai is also a contributing editor to Shape Magazine 10 Education editKumai is a graduate of California State University Long Beach where she studied interpersonal and organizational communications 11 Books editYear Title Notes2009 Cook Yourself Thin Co author2011 Pretty Delicious Author2012 Cook Yourself Sexy Author2014 Clean Green Drinks Author2015 Clean Green Eats Author2018 Kintsugi Wellness AuthorTelevision editYear Title Role Episode Notes2006 Top Chef Herself 5 episodes 2 2007 Cook Yourself Thin Herself Presenter2010 2012 Unique Eats Herself2011 Extreme Chef Herself Judge 12 2011 2012 Iron Chef America Herself Judge 13 2013 Playing with Fire Herself 14 2020 Selena Chef Herself ChefReferences edit a b Mixing Ethnic Fare With Thanksgiving Dinne Weekend Edition Sunday NPR 19 November 2011 Retrieved 15 August 2016 a b c The Dish Chef and food editor Candice Kumai CBS News 16 January 2016 Retrieved 15 August 2016 Kutcher Jenna 2020 07 06 Candice Kumai Shares Her Advice for Reinventing Yourself Jenna Kutcher Retrieved 2023 08 02 Dishing with Stiletto Chef Candice Kumai Shape Archived from the original on 11 September 2016 Retrieved 1 September 2013 a b Candice Kumai has gone from Top Chef to Stiletto Chef Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8 March 2011 Retrieved 15 August 2016 a b Rodulfo Kristina 15 October 2015 How Clean Green Queen Candice Kumai s Bedtime Ritual Keeps Her on Top of Her Game Elle Retrieved 15 August 2016 Jad on Kelly 8 February 2011 Cookbook Review Pretty Delicious By Candice Kumai Basil and Spice Archived from the original on 10 September 2016 Retrieved 15 August 2016 via HighBeam Research Settembre Jeanette 26 September 2013 Top Chef Alumnus Candice Kumai Dishes on Best Foods for Pregnancy New York Daily News Retrieved 15 August 2016 Kirin Partners with Chef Candice Kumai to Bring Japanese Style Beer to Growing Asian Cuisine Movement China Weekly News 15 April 2014 Archived from the original on 11 September 2016 Retrieved 15 August 2016 Heroun Joe Chic Holiday Cooking with Candice Kumai Shape Retrieved 15 August 2016 Take Command of Your Wellness Lessons from Chef amp The Golden Girl of Wellness Finding Mastery Retrieved 2023 08 02 Vermillion Allecia 23 May 2011 New Food Network Show Extreme Chef Is Totally Extreme Eater Retrieved 15 August 2016 Shattuck Kathryn 4 April 2013 What s On Thursday The New York Times Retrieved 15 August 2016 Castillo Stephanie 11 February 2013 Does Sexiness Start in the Kitchen Prevention Retrieved 15 August 2016 External links editOfficial website Candice Kumai at IMDb nbsp This article about an American writer is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Candice Kumai amp oldid 1168338995, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
