Joel Gamoran is the National Chef of Sur La Table and the Host of the Award Winning A&E TV cooking series Scraps! Joel's relatable, fun loving approach to cooking is why he inspires people all over the world to jump head first into their kitchens. Joel has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America and is a regular food expert on NBC's Today Show. Recently Joel released his first cookbook, Cooking Scrappy!​ Originally from Seattle, Washington Joel loves rain, orca whales, his scooter, all sports and 80's movies!