How Old Was Bobby Flay When He Got Famous?
Today, Bobby Flay is worth $60 million but he started quite modestly working in restaurants as a teen. Here's the age he finally found fame.
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Stories By Caryl Espinoza Jaen
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The Controversial Ingredient Alton Brown Can't Get Enough Of
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How Camp Stew Became A Traditional Side Dish At Alabama Barbecues
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Smoking Chicken, According To An Expert
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The Biggest Difference Between Chicken Pot Pie And Cobbler
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The Best Way To Store Cut Cucumbers In The Fridge
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