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Merry Graham | |
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| Born | Merry Carol Graham August 24, 1954 Redding, California, U.S. |
| Education | California State University, Chico, California Polytechnic State University |
| Spouse |
Richard Graham (m. 1976) |
| Children | 4 |
| Culinary career | |
Television show(s) | |
| Website | Official website |
Merry Graham (born August 24th, 1954) is an American author[1] and award-winning home chef[2].
In 2010, Bobby Flay and Aetna named Graham the Healthiest Cook In America, when she won the Aetna Healthy Food Fight National Cooking Contest cook-off[3], held at ABC Studios in Times Square, New York.
Graham has appeared on several televised competitive cooking shows. In 2014, she was one of five finalists to compete on the Rachael Ray (TV series) Great American Cookbook Competition[4]. She has also appeared on and competed in the World Food Championships, televised on FYI (U.S. TV channel)[5].
Graham's original recipes have been featured in Taste of Home[6] and Betty Crocker Magazine[7], and in 2014, she was selected as a finalist in the 47th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, winning the Gluten Free Award for her Herbs and Seeds Parmesan Crackers original gluten-free recipe - presented to her by Top Chef and The Chew host, Carla Hall[8].
Graham was first published as an author in 2006, when she co-authored a Christian Bible reference book, Scriptures At Your Fingertips, published by Simon & Schuster[9]. In 2008, she released a follow up book, Scriptures At Your Fingertips for Teens, which she co-authored with her daughter, actress and poker player Tiffany Michelle.
Personal Life
Graham was born in Redding, California to Patricia and Carl Ryser. She attended California State University, Chico and California Polytechnic State University, graduating from Cal Poly with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.
Television
The Rachael Ray Show
Graham was featured as a finalist on Rachael Ray's Great American Cookbook Competition, a segment which aired on The Rachael Ray Show, in May of 2014. She was eliminated in third place, when Shark Tank's Lori Greiner was a guest judge for the third challenge, involving salesmanship and the ability to pitch a dish[10].
World Food Championships
For four consecutive years (2012-2015) Graham has qualified for, and competed in the World Food Championships[11].
Books
Graham has authored two Bible reference books:
- Scriptures At Your Fingertips (Simon & Schuster, October 31, 2006) – ISBN 978-1582296135
- Scriptures At Your Fingertips for Teens (Simon & Schuster, September 2, 2008) – ISBN 978-1416579106
Awards and accolades
- The Rachael Ray Shows Great American Cookbook Competition - 3rd Place ( 2014)
- Pillsbury Bake-Off Gluten Free Award - Winner (2014)[12].
- Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Contest - $10,000 Winner (2012)[13]
- Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker Chocolate Adventure Contest - $25,000 Winner (2012)[14]
- Bob's Red Mill Spar For The Spurtle - Winner (2011)[15]
- Ocean Spray (cooperative) Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest - $10,000 Winner (2010)[16]
References
- ^ "Developing a taste for the win: Local home cook Merry Graham continues to whip up wins". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Merry Graham Wins Aetna Healthy Food Fight National Cooking Contest". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Rachael Ray's Great American Cookbook Competition Heats Up as Finalists are Announced". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Shows: World Food Championships". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Maple Glazed Green Beans". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Caramel Spice French Breakfast Muffins". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "47th Pillsbury Bake Off Contest Announces Four Recipes Vying for 1 Million Grand Prize". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Scriptures At Your Fingertips". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "The Great American Cookbook Competition - The Third Challenge". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Our Competitors". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Bake Off 47 Awards and Celebrations". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "$10,000 Grand Prize Winner Merry Graham of Newhall, California". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Just In Time For Summer! Margarita Moon Pie Takes $25,000 Grand Prize In Annual Scharffen Berger Chocolate Recipe Contest". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Merry Graham of California Wins Bob's Red Mills Spar for the Spurtle". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest Winner". Retrieved October 8, 2015.