Interview Chef Michael Symon for Castello Cheese
I am so over the moon thrilled to have had the opportunity to Interview Chef Michael Symon for Castello Cheese. I have watched Chef Symon for years on TV. So, I have to say he is my number one favorite celebrity chef. I started watching The Chew, his current show from the beginning, almost 5 years ago and tape it everyday religiously.
So, to speak to Michael in person, on the phone, was an occasion that I was surely not going to pass up. I clearly jumped at the opportunity.
I recently worked with Castello Cheese, making these Gorgonzola Walnut Honey Bites. Chef Symon is showing you how delicious honey, nuts and cheese are together, here in this photo. I totally agree as the fast and easy appetizer I made, was a true hit!
I am so pleased to present to you this interview I have with Chef Micahel Symon. I was crazy nervous speaking to one of my heroes!! As I said I watch The Chew everyday and Michael’s infectious laugh always brightens everyday for me. Never mind to say I am drooling over his deeply satisfying meals and his effervescent attitude toward life, food and family.
Chef Michael Symon has been in the spotlight for awhile now. Either with his very famous restaurant, Lola to newer endeavors like Mabel’s BBQ, Roast, Bar Symon and B Spot. He has written four cookbooks, Michael Symon’s Live To Cook, Carnivore, 5 in 5, and 5 in 5 For Every Season.
I have watched and rooted for him on the very popular Iron Chef America series. He accomplished a very impressive 28-6 win/loss ratio, therefore being one of the top competitors.
When Michael is not working he is riding his motorcycle through Cleveland. He also loves gardening in his backyard, cooking at home, playing golf and spending time with his wife Liz, and their Old English Bulldog, Ozzy.
Summer Recipe Ideas using Castello Cheese
Comments & Reviews
Tammy Northrup says
Love Michael Symon! Great interview, Tara.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so very much!
Janet says
What a fantastic experience for you to interview your fave, Michael Symon!! You were great and I love him too!! So down to earth and personable.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Janet, I sure enjoyed doing this!!
Robin Masshole Mommy says
OMG I love him. He’s my favorite celebrity chef, too! What an awesome interview.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Robin, I was thrilled!
Dawn Lopez says
It’s always cool when you get to interview someone you really enjoy watching on TV! Your interview is great. Now I’m hungry for anything made with cheese!
Tara Noland says
LOL Dawn, yup I was so in the mood for something cheesy after talking with Michael!!
Liz Mays says
He’s so right about the combination of flavors. It works beautifully together. Now I need CHEESE!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much for coming over Liz!
Julie says
Oh my goodness – I’m so hungry for cheese now! How great to get to meet him. He is a favourite of mine!
Tara Noland says
Didn’t quite meet him face to face but I hope that will be soon, would love to see The Chew in person!
William Sweeney says
What an amazing interview to get to do!! I love watching cooking shows it’s so much fun to see what the chefs come up with!
Tara Noland says
I feel very priviledged to have been offered this, so thrilled to have been able to talk with him.
Lisa Favre says
You are SO incredibly lucky to have interviewed him! Wow! I should totally show my mom this… she’s a huge fan of the Chew!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Lisa, I loved doing!
Kathy says
You’re so lucky! He is my favorite on The Chew! I would love to be able to meet him some day. He’s always so funny on The Chew as well, which makes him that much more great!
Tara Noland says
He is my all time fave, thanks Kathy!!
Val says
What a fun interview to share, cheese is good! Loved reading this.
Tara Noland says
Cheese sure is good and we love Castello, thanks Val!
Alicia says
I love him on the Chew! And cheese is a weakness of mine. Cheese makes everything 10x more delicious!
Tara Noland says
I totally agree Alicia!
Cathi Crismon says
Ooooooo…… I had Castello Cheese before. Always tasty and so good. A family favorite!
Tara Noland says
Castello has some amazing products, love their cheese!
Shauna says
Now see, you are speaking my language. I am all about the cheese and these ones look amazing to me. Thanks os much for sharing.
Tara Noland says
Thank you Shauna!
Amanda West says
So great that you got a chance to interview him! I’m totally hungry now lol
Tara Noland says
Mmmm cheese, thanks Amanda!
janis says
Wow, you sure got to interview one impressive guy. That’s really cool!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Janis, I was thrilled!
Janeane Davis says
I admit I am a cheese lover. I like to eat all kinds of cheeses. It is really cool that you got to interview the chef. His recipes on television always seem so interesting and creative.
Tara Noland says
I love Chef Symon’s recipes, totally agree, thanks Janeane!
Ann Bacciaglia says
We love cheese. This is a great interview. I will have to try Michael Symon’s Blue Cheese and Avocado Turkey Burger.
Tara Noland says
The avocado turkey burger does sound really amazing, thanks Ann!
Elizabeth Lampman says
Blue Cheese and Avocado Turkey Burger sounds so delicious. I will have to look for this cheese my next shopping trip.
Tara Noland says
Thanks for coming over Elizabeth!
Winona Rogers says
I would love to try so many of his recipes. I love watching him on TV. It must have been fun doing the interview.
Tara Noland says
It was a blast doing the interview. His recipes are always wonderful, I have made lots of them!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love watching this guy on the Food Network! What an awesome opportunity to actually meet him in real life.
Tara Noland says
Didn’t quite meet him in real life but interviewed him on the phone was still thrilling for me!
Pamela Morse says
How cool. I like his style, and the recipe. I ate a a restaurant he owned in the Pittsburgh airport once…really good, especially for an airport.
Tara Noland says
I would love to dine in one of his restaurants, it is on my bucket list!!
Aubrey says
My husband is such a cheese snob. He would probably love trying some of these.
Tara Noland says
He may just love them all, I know I sure do!
Becky Tarala says
What an amazing opportunity! So very cool!
Tara Noland says
It was awesome, thanks Becky!!