Everything ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons Eats in a Day | Food Diaries: Bite Size | Harper’s BAZAAR

As a judge on 'Top Chef', Gail Simmons has tasted some of the world’s most incredible and decadent foods. Here, the cookbook author and ‘Top Chef Amateurs’ host breaks down a day in her life on set and all of her favorite eats-from family friendly breakfasts, to roast chicken for dinner, and her go-to snacks.
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Everything ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons Eats in a Day | Food Diaries: Bite Size | Harper’s BAZAAR

[@hopeard4014]

Love her relationship with food. And the way she describes food. And doesn’t use words like “clean” or “detox.” Refreshing.

[@aneezabilal4503]

It was one of the most normal WIEIADs I have seen on this channel. Someone who does not have random concoctions in the morning, or skip breakfast or avoid snacking or is scared of food. Everything also sounds really delicious.

[@tebogomathete]

YES ! No bone marrow collagen broths or imagined gluten or dairy intolerances or restrictive 500 calorie diets !

[@abundance7731]

@@tebogomathete I agree with you except for the "imagined gluten or dairy intolerances". 😂 I'm lactose intolerant and no one deserves to be near me if I drink a glass of cows milk. lol. So some intolerences are not imagined but can be seen, heard or smelled by people in real world. 😉

[@jamekawilliams365]

I dont eat breakfast so I relate to those too.

[@valentinag1403]

@@tebogomathete iioo

[@valentinag1403]

@@tebogomathete iiooi

[@deesong6722]

Gail is so down to earth. I love how she lists the foods she doesn’t like because we all have them. But for a chef to say those things just makes it so relatable. Love this episode! More on Gail please!!!

[@skholiwezondi986]

I hope they're paying the editor what he deserves.

[@annikatribby5717]

Or she or they

[@edithrousselot6944]

Glad I’m not the only one noticing this ah! The hours of work behind those 8mins!!

[@MsMayer083]

I love that she shared the fact that she has a thyroid condition. I have a similar routine in the morning. Makes her feel more relatable.

[@msfaceless]

Fellow South African here, and can confirm that biltong is where it's at. Delicious for snacking and using in food!

[@miayana2539]

She's so down to earth and genuine. I love how she talks about her children, she's clearly proud of her daughter for coming up with that delicious sounding olive omelette. ❤️ Omg she likes drop (liquorice) too!

[@kelsietsang]

I always found it funny, maybe a tad weird, that people thought I "meal prep prepped" when all I ever brought to work was leftovers from cooking dinner lol. Idk who needs to hear this but leftovers are still great, no matter the meal they're used for.

[@liuszuling]

I love leftovers lol they are so convenient and I don’t have to think about what to eat

[@MissDesdemona]

This is now in my top 3 WIEIAD videos because she eats whole, satiating meals. I was also excited when she mentioned medication for her thyroid because I have to do the same thing. The last time I saw pills mentioned on these was Kelly Ripa when she discussed all those supplements to replace vegetables.

[@MothGirl007]

The Kelly Ripa video was scary, imho.

[@betsybabf748]

The response to the Kelly Ripa video was scary. Fact some thought that was strange or not enough food clearly shows why we have over 60% in the US clinically overweight or obese, with highlevels of cardiac disease and diabetes. Obviously nutritional sience is not taught to majority and most have no clue how much and what we are suppose to eat, thinking double, triple, even 5x the amount is what is healthy.

[@tebogomathete]

This was a good one ! No Hollywood 700 calorie, gluten free, carb free nonsense

[@normanxiong5614]

I love when chefs do these vids

[@rhiannawashington8682]

LOVE that she is not afraid of snacks like so many of these videos

[@May-uh3mi]

what a natural beauty :))

[@carinalastimosa]

Damn, if you couldn't love Gail any more than you already do, this delightful video comes out! I love, love, how she's eating! It's a reflection on a well-rounded, fun, healthy lifestyle.

[@tierradavila8019]

Thank you so much Gail for eating like a normal person!

[@jaydonono]

I love this woman! Actually had a chance to meet her via Zoom a few months ago. She's hardworking and very intelligent. Plus, her kitchen was amazing lol

[@littlelaisa]

this was so nice to watch!

[@Katexgrace]

Love Gail Simmons!!! So smart and informative!

[@nunuhuda5093]

A toast to the editor ❤️

[@LMNY1]

As a toast, I will accept actual pieces of toast 🍞

[@nunuhuda5093]

@@LMNY1 lmao wait, did I spell it wrong

[@Maria-wz5jj]

Loved this!

[@jumpintothefields2179]

She is so sweet and down to earth. I love it!!!

[@sarareuben566]

Finally a American who shares my love of Salty licorice 🥰🍬

[@themedit]

Really loved this one !

[@christinerunkel1318]

as a south african this made me so happy.

[@kristaerin6324]

This one is SO GOOD.

[@josephcox736]

I love Gail! So pleased that she gave a shout out to Philadelphia.

[@iluvlmf]

ugh i love gale 🥺 i love her as a judge on top chef too

[@mesovogue]

All sounds great. And I love black liquorice also !

[@trishlo8111]

her skin looks beautiful, this was a great episode.

[@alexandriaweirdooo6900]

It was really refreshing to see that it’s not another avocado toast for lunch video ahaha! I also love me some avocado toast, but I usually eat other stuff haha :)

[@kjthekunoichi]

I like her energy👍👍very real and enthusiastic imo😊😊

[@allison3605]

yayyyy naming Philadelphia!! underrated food especially vegan here :)

[@KaressaMareko]

When she said popcorn with furikake I fell in love yasss girl

[@youthoughtiwasdone7625]

'My Father From South Africa".........😊😂😂

[@divineradiacewisdom1020]

Love it Gail! Top Chef !!!!

[@MH-yu7gw]

Very relatable one👍🏻

[@fjp9]

i haven’t watched top chef in years. interesting to get more information about what she eats while working on that show.

[@gabrielakominkova9667]

I'm on thyroxine as well, those 30 minutes are excruciating. I stuff my mouth the very SECOND they pass.

[@nancyevans822]

Finally, a good one. Yummmy.

[@Laura-mv1eb]

Love you Gail!!!

[@fjp9]

i love beef jerky. it’s easy to eat and travel with.

[@samiazharmotivationchannel]

Really good share👌👌

[@Shortlady82]

Oh my thyroid sister I feel your pain. I wait an hour before eating after taking my pill.

[@cmantooth9191]

tell me more about the seaweed blend for popcorn....

[@jessica913]

I would love to see that frittata receipt :)

[@nutellalatte7522]

WHO ARE THESE MANS THAT DO NOT BELIEVE IN LEFTOVERS??? I am CONFUSION?? This is the second time on these diaries I've heard the person say "If you do not believe in leftovers...." like are you telling ppl cook and anything leftover they throw away?? Or if you go out to eat and PAY for a meal and anything you haven't eaten you don't takeaway??.....is this an american thing?? bc as a Brit, I have never heard anyone here say they don't believe in leftovers!

[@mignonnesilva4306]

There really are people that don't eat leftovers. Which I agree is just strange and also seems very wasteful and privileged.

[@abundance7731]

Singapore ❤️

[@sarahmaywoodruff4284]

Love a salt and viniger chip.

[@biancan482]

I'm a fellow pill taker! Assuming it's levothyroxine for hypothyroidism!

[@Dop3ritrean]

I literally said Levo as soon as she said it. 🤣

[@lucky41210grl]

I liked that she included the pill because she easily didn't have to and could have just started with her breakfast.

[@noorliyanamarzuki3550]

yeahhhhh!!!!

[@sheenasavaria6050]

Montréal ❤❤❤

[@JK-fo5cv]

Gail is down to earth and cool.

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

do families that have breakfast together and big brunches every weekend really exist?

[@shayanafzaal9921]

Finally

[@sarahdombrowski1289]

Does anyone know what the painting is behind her?

[@kakafan77]

Yes where my thyroid people at 😍

[@29af]

DO MEGAN FOX NEXT

[@jbt6007]

Gail is so damn pretty. Love her on Top Chef.

[@alexcooks222]

Triggered by Licorice 😭

[@eugenek1m]

For a second, thought she was Meredith Grey.

[@artespinturaanaestrela2607]

🌟

[@cafsfo]

Team Waffle, all the way! 🧇🧇🧇

[@MsHunterRRHS]

Her mannerisms, facial expressions, and even intonation remind me of Miz Cracker who coincidentally also has a WIEIAD video.

[@codypalazzola2135]

Finally a woman who’s not scared to eat

[@MaeleMothapo]

She is so articulate

[@Luckygirlme111]

She has good taste in licorice // A Swede lol

[@Labyriiint]

Älskar lakrits!

[@leandredemers114]

Montréal 💙🤍

[@cafsfo]

"even" love Philadelphia??? Philadelphia actually has had a vibrant and innovative restaurant scene since the 1970s.

[@sierrabergsgaard5314]

She gets more beautiful every year.

[@MsLuckyone17]

you say veal but what about lamb?

[@KristinShapero38]

"like chalk on a blackboard" isn't it nails on a blackboard that makes people cringe

[@shaneshadowcat]

I dont like pancakes either😷

[@Carolll9]

Interesting that she only waits 30 minutes to eat after taking her thyroid pill? My endo has told me to wait 3 hours which I always thought was a lot but never questioned it. I’m sure it’s the same medication, Levothyroxine. I’ll have to ask him again.

[@PureSparkles22]

Megan Fox NEXT!!!!

[@Danimij]

I can not understand the thing with “one square of dark chocolate”. that will not satisfy my craving for a warm brownie with ice cream… it just won’t. I’d rather have nothing. I once ate a piece of dark chocolate that people were raving over… I kid you not, it tasted like dirt.

[@cauthoncrazy]

Truly dark chocolate gives me an awful stomach ache. And I agree, it is no substitute for a brownie or ice cream!

[@creativegemschildrensstori4003]

I like her much more than Padma

[@ellibowman459]

The most normal one so far

[@desksilky]

BRO.

[@leilanavatan6012]

First I thing I do is toilet time.then coffee creamer non dairy then weigh myself.

[@TERRENCEJJR]

Prettier and Prettier....dang.

[@pamelabh3621]

Why would anyone be offended by you saying, "I hate black beans - I hope no one is offended." BY WHAT? You don't like a specific food, so in order to describe it, you MUST say the words "BLACK BEANS!" Geez, I HATE that we are at this point in our lives where we must defend what we dislike in FOOD! Gail, it's okay to hate black beans. 'Nuff said.

[@jbethea15]

Does she have Graves Disease?

[@youthoughtiwasdone7625]

I STILL DONT LIKE OLIVES, Whos with me>

[@darlinspaces]

Honestly a lot of ppl who are prone to thyroid dysfunction needs to try it. I find they are like magical Greek helpers.

[@youthoughtiwasdone7625]

@@darlinspaces oh, thats really helpful 👌🏿👌🏿

[@maxfr142]

I worked at a store with olives for six years and I hate them! I can’t believe how much we sold though

[@youthoughtiwasdone7625]

@@maxfr142 thats so interesting, i guess i would also buy them and just swallow them gor the health benefits

[@darlinspaces]

@@youthoughtiwasdone7625 it blesses me with a nice waistline too! LOL

[@37napa]

Brushes teeth before breakfast?

[@peaceray1384]

Why is she a judge? Is she a chef?

[@howtobeautylauren]

Omg. Yawn

[@kittychatalot]

Can't stand leftovers. Food that's been left behind.