David Bonom

David Bonom started his culinary career at Union Square Café in NYC and is a CCP (Certified Culinary Professional). After cooking for such notable clients as Bette Midler, first lady Hillary Clinton, the Tisch family, and Sotheby's, David served as test kitchen director for a number of magazines. His recipes have appeared regularly in many publications, including Eating Well, Fine Cooking, Cooking Light, and Better Homes & Gardens. He has also contributed to more than fifty cookbooks, including the best selling Weber grilling, Weight Watchers, and Fat Belly Diet series.

David grew up in New York City and loved to play around in the kitchen from an early age. His first creative dishes involved potato chip sandwiches on Wonder Bread before moving on grilled cheese. He lives with his wife and collaborator, Marge Perry, their 2 dogs, 1 overfed cat, and 9 grills and smokers.