11 Things You Didn't Know About Curtis Stone

Australian chef Curtis Stone has been cooking since he was a young boy. He attributes his culinary interest to his grandma (he even named his restaurant, Maude, after her) and his affinity for seasonal food to his mother. But that doesn't mean the chef doesn't love sweets or anything covered in chocolate every now and then. He shared a few fun facts about himself, including his guilty pleasures and where his nickname comes from.

Check out the slideshow above to learn 11 things you didn't know about Curtis Stone.

Then, get great Curtis Stone recipes for summer, find out how the son of a top chef eats and his expert grilling secrets!