WITH A BACKGROUND AS PROFESSIONAL CHEF, PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN AND ARTIST, the Rock & Roll Chef has often been characterized as being "ahead of the curve."

His "Rock & Roll Kitchen" cooking & music format was produced years before any other similar formats appeared; He anticipated the widespread U.S. popularity of the chipotle pepper with his award-winning Totally Chipotle brand (1998); His "Halloween Carving Kit" for X-Acto pushed the envelope with consumer pumpkin carving; He also anticipated the explosion & industry acceptance of tribute bands with his CCR tribute, Creedence Again.

The Chef has appeared in national TV spots for Kraft Foods (video below), plus numerous live events & industry trade shows. His services also include product development, creative direction, film direction and voiceovers, logo & package design, websites, social media consulting and more. In January 2011, he appeared in 25 cooking demos for the cutting-edge Kenmore Live Studios in Chicago for their exclusive online presentations.

Perhaps one of the Chef's best talents: Interviews. His insider's knowledge of both the food & music industries allows him to "go deep" with professionals from both sides; His rare interview with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys stands as perhaps the best ever done with the reclusive musical genius (video below).