Behind the Line: Scott Malloy
Topic: Background
It's All in the Past: Food Memories
What was the biggest "fail" dish or meal you've ever cooked?
- Scott Malloy
- Sous Chef
- Chicago,Il
The first time I made creme brulee. Long story short I made sweet scrambled eggs. It was a nightmare.
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- Leigh Omilinsky
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- Ashlee Aubin
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- Wood
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- Matt Danko
- Pastry Chef
- The Greenhouse Tavern and Noodlecat
- Cleveland, OH
Gnocchi no eggs
starving
no patience
went to bed hungry
- Greg Biggers
- Executive Chef
- Café des Architectes
- Chicago, IL
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