Pathfinder Chef Challenge Spotlights Pt. 2

With all the great videos coming in from chefs all across the country hoping for a chance to cook for our lucky Pathfinder along the Inca Trail, we thought we'd take a moment to give you a quick rundown of the competition.

Scott Sachs is a San Francisco-based chef and caterer who, though he may have trouble passing for Harry Potter, and struggles a bit with certain Peruvian-lake pronunciations, has no such difficulties when it comes to turning an ordinary lump of dough into an incredible looking pizza. And as great as it looks in the video, just imagine how that would taste after a long day of hiking! Also, be sure to check out the Fresh Foods column Scott writes for the SF Examiner.

Chef Aimee is a recent culinary school graduate ready to put her newfound knowledge to good use out on the trail. Check out her incendiary video to see her magically transform some potatoes, chicken, and peppers into a traditional Peruvian Causa Rellena!

William Pence may not be from Peru, but his boss sure is. And after hearing all about the many wonders of Peruvian cuisine from Blanca Fauble, owner of Carvers Steak and Chops in Dayton, Ohio, Executive Chef Pence did what any adventurous chef would have done; he tried it out for himself, incorporating Peruvian flourishes into his cooking. Perhaps, then, trying out some of these new flavors while hiking the Inca Trail is just the next step in the process...

Michael Kelly is a chef at Seattle's La Dolce Vita, where they like to add a bit of Northwestern flair to their traditional Italian menu by using plenty of fresh, local ingredients. If he's picked as our Guest Chef, he'll have plenty of amazing local ingredients to cook with, but they sure won't be of the Seattle variety.