Eddie Ribel
Age: 39
Family: Fiancée, Wendy
Place of employment: Calling a Chef
Years in business: 7 years
Education/training: Graduated from Ivy Tech in 2002
What attracted you to this career: I love to cook.
Proudest moment: Winning the 98.9 The Bear grilling cook-off.
Biggest disaster: Double-booking an event
Favorite meal: Aussie Chicken
Favorite cookbook: "Healing Foods for Natural Health," by Nicola Graimes
Must-have kitchen item: American Italian pasta
Standard items found in your cupboard: Pasta
How often do you use your culinary skills at home: Every day
A word of advice for average, everyday home cooks: Keep it simple.
The meal/dish you're sharing: Aussie Chicken
Why you chose this meal/dish: I've won many awards with this dish.