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AMY FINLEY

Amy is a traveler who loves food. She attended culinary school in France (Gregoire Ferrandi's Ecole Superieure de Cuisine Francaise). A freelance writer who has authored a travel book on Italy, Amy wants to inspire viewers to cook simple, beautiful food. In addition to writing, Amy also works as a caterer and is a stay-at-home mom to her two children.

Age: 33
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Mom, freelance writer, freelance caterer
Favorite restaurant: Tandor in San Diego
Food specialty: Indian
Interests: Yoga, reading, travel
Favorite Food Network chef: Giada De Laurentiis
Favorite Food Network show: Everyday Italian, Food 911
Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: My grandpa Harold, my husband Greg, my husband's grandmother Raymonde Suguet
Three foods you can't live without (other thain bread or water): Cheese, chocolate, steak
Culinary inspiration: Julia Child, French grandmothers
Secret weapon: A sharp knife
Favorite food: Eggplant
Food you won't go near: Veal
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Goat head tacos
Favorite food destination: Paris
Why you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: I'm going to help people have more joie de vivre in their lives by illuminating the food culture of the ultimate romantic, glamorous, stylish, foodie city – Paris.

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