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Final Table Judge: Sarah Hooton

Final Table Judge: Sarah Hooton

Sarah Hooton Sarah is an accomplished chef who’s culinary skills have taken her all over the world. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and also attended Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada, for Advanced Pastry Training....
Final Table Judge: Mike Micallef

Final Table Judge: Mike Micallef

Mike Micallef Mike Micallef was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 11, 1975.  Since June 2005 he has been president of his family’s non-manufacturing companies which currently include Reata Restaurants, Sierra La Rana and CF Ranch.  In 2008 Mike sold his...
Pork Butt Judge: Rickey Jones

Pork Butt Judge: Rickey Jones

Rickey Jones Rickey Jones hails from Marble Falls, Texas. He Started Me-You and Bar-B-Que on Facebook a few years back. This is where he and 233 of his BBQ lovin’ friends chat about BBQ places they’ve eaten at and rate them on a 1-5 scale. Rickey has 189...
On Site Judge: Linda McDowell

On Site Judge: Linda McDowell

Linda McDowell   Owner Flacas Fitness & Brews Flacas specializes in real, tasty food! In fact, that’s our slogan. I love flavorful food that’s made with fresh, whole ingredients. All our food at Flacas is made that way.  Each item on our menu has been...
On Site Judge: Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz

On Site Judge: Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz

Nicole Sparks & Jenna Marwitz In August of 2011, Nicole Sparks and Jenna Marwitz, two small-town girls from Brownwood, Texas, best friends and busy moms started a Facebook page to share slow cooker recipes with other time-strapped family and friends. Overnight...