Being the Hallmark afficionado that I am, I am definitely a fan of the daily show Home & Family. Even though I don 't consistently have the opportunity to watch all the segments every single day, there are some names embedded in my memory and various segments that are genuinely memorable. And "Renegade Kitchen" is decidedly one of those. Then again, I am the cook in my household, and it is something I have continuously enjoyed doing for my family and friends. Recently, I caught up with Dan Kohler ("Renegade Kitchen"), and he graciously answered a few questions about his career and the path to his becoming somewhat of a household name amongst Hallmark fans. wp-1473557549407.png RH: What is it that drew you to seek a career in entertainment? What
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In 2013, I filmed a pilot for a kids’ food TV show. It was based on Bill Nye’s brilliant formula, but applied to food. We taught our audiences how food grows, how we get it, and what it looks like around the world. My agents shopped the pilot around for a while, and though no one bought it, one of the producers at Home & Family saw it and asked if I wanted to be a guest chef on the show. I flew to LA, appeared twice in one week, and then the executive producer asked if I’d like to become a permanent member of the show.
Any upcoming projects you can mention?
I’m currently finishing up a novel (as I said earlier, I don’t sit still very well). I know the path to publication can be arduous and long, but perhaps in the next year you’ll be able to find my name along the spine of a book!
When it comes to food books (cookbooks in particular), I don’t have any plans right now to publish anything. I’m working on a top-secret digital project that has been taking most of my focus. It may take a while to reach the mass market, but I’ll hint that it’s a very interactive, digital food tool.
What are your favorite meals to make and
In 2013, I filmed a pilot for a kids’ food TV show. It was based on Bill Nye’s brilliant formula, but applied to food. We taught our audiences how food grows, how we get it, and what it looks like around the world. My agents shopped the pilot around for a while, and though no one bought it, one of the producers at Home & Family saw it and asked if I wanted to be a guest chef on the show. I flew to LA, appeared twice in one week, and then the executive producer asked if I’d like to become a permanent member of the show.
Any upcoming projects you can mention?
I’m currently finishing up a novel (as I said earlier, I don’t sit still very well). I know the path to publication can be arduous and long, but perhaps in the next year you’ll be able to find my name along the spine of a book!
When it comes to food books (cookbooks in particular), I don’t have any plans right now to publish anything. I’m working on a top-secret digital project that has been taking most of my focus. It may take a while to reach the mass market, but I’ll hint that it’s a very interactive, digital food tool.
What are your favorite meals to make and