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Cory's avatar

I adore you and I adore your shows. I learn so much culturally by listening and soaking in all the information that you give for every episode. I am really enjoying Family Dinners and hope the show continues forever. I also love that you are from the Midwest (Nebraskan here)!

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Robin (She/Her)'s avatar

Iowa here - cheers!

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Larry  Jones's avatar

I'm on this trip with you. Let's get going!!!

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David Gibson's avatar

As soon as i am able, I plan to subscribe. Your shows opened my eyes to a world I never knew. You were always sincere and real.

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Anyms2's avatar

I'm in too..Anyms2

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marcia cloutier's avatar

I subscribed!

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Irma's avatar

I just subscribed! Love you!

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Skip Christian's avatar

Rave on brother! You are a light at the end of the tunnel. Bon appetit.

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Andrew Zimmern's avatar

Thank you... I love to hear that

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Alan Bobyarchick's avatar

Congrats Andrew! You have impacted my life, my palate, & my menus. THANK YOU for all of that! I look forward to your/our future.....

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Andrew Zimmern's avatar

Thanks so much! That is amazing to hear..

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David Conway's avatar

I always enjoy following your adventures!

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Andrew Zimmern's avatar

Wow, thank you!

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Matt Rodbard's avatar

Congrats Andrew - looking forward to reading along!

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Andrew Zimmern's avatar

Thank you.. I look forward to writing!

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Eden Edwards's avatar

Congrats on the next step, Andrew. Making your green shakshuka today! Love you! Eden (and Michael)

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Jamie Duggan's avatar

Chef,

I've erased my comment half a dozen times already because I cannot clearly convey the message I want to. I will probably be typing way more than I need or should, but it's rare that I ever get to talk about stuff like this. I got sober shortly after my first biological son was born back in April of 2016. I never wanted him or his brother to see me how I was when I was drinking, ever again. There are days where it is hard to not want a beer or two after work, but I have never had a drop since I quit that day, my kids mean too much to compromise that.

Growing up I was always around cars, mainly classics, building hot rods with my dad and trying to build one faster than my older brother, Wes. I went to a tech school, graduated and jumped feet first into the only industry I ever knew, cars. I've spent most of my adult life in the car business, in so many different aspects. When quarantine hit, I was working at a Nissan dealership as a salesperson; and my gf and I just moved into our new apartment. We closed down 1 week after moving in and I was lost. That's when I found my love for cooking. I had always watched cooking shows and competitions, but never actually attempted cooking.

I enrolled in culinary school, have had some hiccups along the way, but am very close to graduating now. I am very proud of what I've learned and some of the dished I've made. I've grown leaps and bounds since starting. My IG is now filled with food that I've made. I never really knew who you were beyond "bizarre eats" until I saw the show "All-Star Academy" streaming on Food Network. I saw you were a master of your craft and a very personable person, and an even more high-caliber mentor and coach. It's people like you who truly make the world a better place. I hope one day I can do even a half percent of what you have done to help out the world, whether it's through cooking, writing, or whatever else calls to me. Thank you.

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Dan's avatar

Congrats sir! Excited to join you on your new journey. 🙏

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