Judson Allen
Judson, 30, a self-taught and restaurant-trained chef, recently changed his life and eating habits and lost more than 100 pounds. His Chicago catering company is focused on healthy food and nutrition counseling. Inspired by his grandfather, Judson also loves to cook with Creole flavors.
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Safe from elimination, Judson geared up for the next challenge: a Chopped dessert round. "Not only do I not cook desserts, but they bring up bad memories of being overweight," he said. Before opening his basket to find Hershey's kisses, pancetta, kumquats and graham crackers, he quickly jotted down some ideas of dessert elements he might create.