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LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Cooking Tips with Chef Chris Avtges

Trade cooking tips with former "Chopped" contestant Chef Chris Avtges for our live lunch chat on Aug. 7 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

By Jayme Kunze

Looking to spice up your dishes in the kitchen? Or do you need some help throwing togetherΒ healthierΒ family meals?

Then join Patch for a live chatΒ on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from noon to 12: 45 p.m. asΒ Chef Chris AvtgesΒ whips together some answers to your cooking questions.
Avtges recently appeared in an episode of the Food Network's "Chopped" series. He has completely revamped his cooking style over the last few years to support a healthy lifestyle,Β according to his website.

He is now working as the new Food and Nutrition Services Director at Vernon Public Schools.

Learn more about Avtges and healthy cookingΒ on his websiteΒ andhis Facebook page.

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