10 Things You Didn't Know About Chef Sam Talbot

You might recognize Sam Talbot from Top Chef, but what you don't know about the acclaimed chef is that his cooking career had humble beginnings. Talbot recalls cooking breakfast with his grandmother and that childhood experience led him on his culinary path. A type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 12 furthered his interest in food, and the craft of nutritious cooking became his life passion.

Check out the slideshow above to find out what he learned from Top Chef and nine other things you didn't know about Chef Sam Talbot.

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