Rob Rainford (born November 30, 1966) is a Canadian chef, author of Rob Rainford's Born to Grill and former host of Licence to Grill (LTG) on the Food Network Canada,[1] Discovery Home (in the United States) and Asian Food Channel (across Asia). He was born in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, before moving to Canada with his family at the age of three. Rainford completed his culinary school at George Brown College in 1994.[2]
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| Born | November 30, 1966 |
| Education | George Brown College |
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| Cooking style | Grilling, Barbecue |
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Career
editRainford is best known for hosting the TV series, License to Grill, which involves backyard cooking, entertaining, and barbecuing. Rainford is tasked with hosting gatherings at his home where he prepares a meal while sharing tips and tricks for cooking on a barbecue. The techniques shared range from typical barbecue fare, such as hamburgers, steaks, and kebabs, to more complex meals, including legs of lamb, hot smoking, and grilled desserts. His signature line from the show has been "look at those beautiful char marks!" [3]
On May 8, 2012, Rainford released his book, Rob Rainford's Born to Grill.[4]
References
edit- ^ Larsen, Linda Johnson; Harbin, Debi (1 April 2009). Knack Grilling Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious Recipes. Globe Pequot. p. 231. ISBN 978-1-59921-508-2. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ "How to grill indoors like a pro: Expert picks for the best tools and ingredients". thestar.com. 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ^ Taylor, Karry (2012-07-16). "Celebrity chef publishes new book". Calgary Journal. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ^ "Rob Rainford's Born to Grill by Robert Rainford". Penguin Random House Canada. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
External links
edit- Rob Rainford at the Chef and Restaurant Database