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Chef Paul (right) and
Tom (left) actually look better here than they do in
person. |
Chef Paul Mach, C.C.E.,
C.C.C.
Chef Paul Mach
is a chef and plays one on TV. Chef Paul (yes, he
makes Tom refer to him as "Chef") is a graduate of the
Culinary Institute of America and has over 25 years
experience as a chef in a variety of educational
institutions and industry establishments. Chef Paul is
an assistant professor at
Penn College's
School of Hospitality. Chef Paul also has been
active outside the classroom, serving as president of
the West Branch Chapter of the
American Culinary
Federation, participating as a judge at the New York
Wine and Food Experience, and taking Penn College
culinary students to the Kentucky Derby to cook for
thousands of spectators. Chef Paul continues to make
presentations at numerous educator conferences and
regional wine festivals. His dedication to his students
and the culinary field has been honored by Penn College.
Chef Paul is one of a select number of faculty members
to receive Penn College's highest academic recognition:
the Master Teacher Award. The honor was richly deserved
even though Chef Paul refuses to taste yellow mustard.
Tom Speicher, B.A., M.A.,
N.F.L.
Tom Speicher is not a chef, but he plays one on
TV. Actually, Tom represents every viewer who has ever
watched a cooking show and felt lost. On "You're the
Chef," Tom helps all viewers find their way as he
"assists" Chef Paul with the cooking process and
"quizzes" him with culinary questions. Tom holds a
master's degree in communications studies and is Penn
College's Broadcast Productions Coordinator. In addition to "You're the Chef"
honors (2 Tellys, 2 Emmy nominations, 2 Communicator Awards
and Gold & Silver Paragon Awards), Tom has earned
several awards, including four Tellys,
for hosting/producing "Penn College & You," a public
affairs television series aired via local cable &
satellite throughout the country. He's also won awards
for feature writing. Speaking of writing, upon request,
Tom does make available his "stimulating" master's
thesis: "Overcoming Situational Constraints through
Healthy Communication: Implicit Rhetorical Theory in the
Television Series Tour of Duty." Yawn.
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Chef Paul |
Question |
Tom |
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Buffalo, NY
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Hometown |
Camp Hill, PA
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married with two sons |
Family |
married with a young
daughter and animals |
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likes almost
everything |
Favorite Food |
pizza with half the
cheese |
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yellow mustard |
Least
Favorite Food |
fish sauce (Yes, Chef
Paul made him try it twice!) |
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"Anything that makes
people's eyes bug out because they know it's good
before they taste it." |
Favorite Dish to Cook |
"Grilled cheese which,
coincidentally, makes people's eyes bug out
after they taste it." |
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John Folse & Don
Barickman |
Favorite Chef |
Chef Boyardee & Chef
Paul |
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New York State
Chardonnay |
Favorite Wine |
"Do I have to eat
that?" |
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Buffalo Bills (0-4 in
the Super Bowl) |
Favorite Sports Team |
Minnesota Vikings (0-4
in the Super Bowl) |
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Star Trek |
Favorite All-Time TV Show |
NYPD Blue |
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Beatles |
Favorite
Band |
Journey |
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Journey |
Most
Embarrassing Concert |
Barry Manilow |
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The Good, the Bad and
the Ugly |
Favorite
Movie |
Aliens |
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Mr. Spock (this
explains a lot about Chef Paul!) |
Hero |
Walter Mondale (Tom
still wants a recount from 1984!) |
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Gardening (Years ago,
Chef Paul actually won a gardening contest. But
don't be too impressed; he only won $20!) |
Hobby |
Following the
hard-luck Minnesota Vikings and constantly
worrying about their next game. |
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