Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker

Kent Whitaker, also known as “The Deck Chef,” is a culinary writer and cookbook author. He’s also penned Young Reader and History titles. The former winner of the Emeril Live Food Network Barbecue Contest also covers football, motor-sports, and bass fishing. Kent currently lives in East Tennessee with his wife, son, and a couple of dogs that love when he fires up the smoker or grill. You can find him online: thedeckchef.com, twitter: @thekentwhitaker, and instagram: @greatamericangrilling.