Karine Bakhoum is a visionary of hospitality consulting, public relations and networking who has had a passion for cooking since childhood. Bakhoum is the founder of KB Network News, a leading food consulting and public relations firm here in New York City. Bakhoum’s extensive knowledge of food and remarkable palate earned her a spot as a frequent judge on Iron Chef America, which earned her the moniker the Iron Palate™. A formidable cook herself, Bakhoum has entertained many luminaries of the food world over her twenty-plus-year career. In 2007, she became the only person to have her palate insured by Lloyd’s of London.
As a teenager, Bakhoum created and sold her own “All Natural, Homemade Honey Nut Bran Muffins” to health food stores on the Upper East Side, a prelude to her future career. Her exposure to a diverse collection of flavors and cultures put her on the path to culinary success as a food expert, restaurant consultant, and imminent cookbook author.
Several of Bakhoum’s recipes have appeared in Costco’s Home Cooking 2009 cookbook and on Showtime’s blog site as well as on the I-Phone application Rush Hour Meals. She can also be seen as a judge on the finale of Food Network’s newest show, “Worst Cooks in America,” which aired in February 2010 and will be making an appearance in Macy’s Cellar on March 11th.
Bakhoum is a resident of New York City and is happily married with two wonderful children.
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