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Elimination Challenge Wins: 0/14

Quick Fire Challenge Wins: 1/14

Bio

Valerie

AGE: 32

HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL

PROFESSION: Personal Chef

CULINARY EDUCATION: Culinary Arts, Kendall College, Chicago

FAVORITE SIMPLE SPRING RECIPE: Pork pot stickers

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE WINS: 0/13

QUICKFIRE WINS: 0/13

STATUS: Out in Episode Two

BIO:

Born and raised in Chicago, Valerie has worked her way around popular Chicago restaurants for the past nine years and is currently working as a personal chef in her native city. Valerie has a passion for traveling and loves to incorporate influences from all over the world in her cooking. She believes food is the most universal part of life and enjoys cooking cuisine with elegance and simplicity.

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