Local Teacher Lands Reality TV Show Spot After Sharing Family Recipes in Instagram Post
A Philadelphia native who is a middle school English teacher has been selected for a reality TV show to compete for her family's recipe on the menu of a new Center City restaurant. Emilie Dormer, 30, was surprised with a casting call from a talent agent after sharing her signature hot dog topped with her grandmother's coleslaw recipe on Instagram.
Dormer and a friend stood in line outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center along with hundreds of other amateur chefs who were auditioning for "Recipe Philly," a reality TV show that aims to select 30 homemade dishes to put on the menu of a new restaurant. The competition, which is expected to feature some big-name restaurants and entertainment companies, has garnered buzz around the city since its announcement.
The idea behind Recipe Philly came about when founder Ed Baumstein was inspired by a holiday party he held for his employees during the 2008 financial crisis. He asked them to bring their favorite dish to share, which led him to believe that food brought people together and could be a way to connect with others. The concept of the show is not just about cooking but also about the stories behind each recipe and the love that goes into preparing meals.
"I've never thought of myself as a chef," Dormer said in an interview before her audition, "but I've always been a foodie and it's always brought my family together. I learned that Recipe Philly is more about the story and less about the ability to cook, which was right up my alley."
During the casting call, contestants were asked to share their favorite recipes and tell the story behind each dish. Dormer chose her grandmother's coleslaw recipe, which has been passed down through three generations.
The restaurant that will feature on Recipe Philly is expected to open in mid-May, but it is still unclear what dishes will be on the menu. The show's producers have less than a month to complete construction, training, and design before the competition begins.
While the network that has picked up the show has not been announced, executive producer Ed Baumstein remains confident that he will find a deal before the competition wraps up in April. He believes that the concept of Recipe Philly is unique and heartwarming, showcasing everyday people who have a passion for cooking.
The excitement around Recipe Philly has been building since its announcement, with hundreds of people attending the casting call and submitting their recipes. The show's producers are confident that they will find a diverse group of contestants who share their love for food and storytelling.
As for Dormer, she is looking forward to sharing her family's recipe on national television and experiencing the excitement of competing in a reality TV show. She hopes that her dish will be selected and become part of the menu at Recipe Philly, which promises to serve up authentic Philadelphia cuisine.
A Philadelphia native who is a middle school English teacher has been selected for a reality TV show to compete for her family's recipe on the menu of a new Center City restaurant. Emilie Dormer, 30, was surprised with a casting call from a talent agent after sharing her signature hot dog topped with her grandmother's coleslaw recipe on Instagram.
Dormer and a friend stood in line outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center along with hundreds of other amateur chefs who were auditioning for "Recipe Philly," a reality TV show that aims to select 30 homemade dishes to put on the menu of a new restaurant. The competition, which is expected to feature some big-name restaurants and entertainment companies, has garnered buzz around the city since its announcement.
The idea behind Recipe Philly came about when founder Ed Baumstein was inspired by a holiday party he held for his employees during the 2008 financial crisis. He asked them to bring their favorite dish to share, which led him to believe that food brought people together and could be a way to connect with others. The concept of the show is not just about cooking but also about the stories behind each recipe and the love that goes into preparing meals.
"I've never thought of myself as a chef," Dormer said in an interview before her audition, "but I've always been a foodie and it's always brought my family together. I learned that Recipe Philly is more about the story and less about the ability to cook, which was right up my alley."
During the casting call, contestants were asked to share their favorite recipes and tell the story behind each dish. Dormer chose her grandmother's coleslaw recipe, which has been passed down through three generations.
The restaurant that will feature on Recipe Philly is expected to open in mid-May, but it is still unclear what dishes will be on the menu. The show's producers have less than a month to complete construction, training, and design before the competition begins.
While the network that has picked up the show has not been announced, executive producer Ed Baumstein remains confident that he will find a deal before the competition wraps up in April. He believes that the concept of Recipe Philly is unique and heartwarming, showcasing everyday people who have a passion for cooking.
The excitement around Recipe Philly has been building since its announcement, with hundreds of people attending the casting call and submitting their recipes. The show's producers are confident that they will find a diverse group of contestants who share their love for food and storytelling.
As for Dormer, she is looking forward to sharing her family's recipe on national television and experiencing the excitement of competing in a reality TV show. She hopes that her dish will be selected and become part of the menu at Recipe Philly, which promises to serve up authentic Philadelphia cuisine.
another chance for some amateur to ruin it for everyone else on that cooking show 
recipe philly is just gonna make a bunch of rich ppl richer because they're gonna have to pay for all that fancy food 
meanwhile our economy is still struggling to recover from the pandemic and now we got people competing over food tv 
and to top it off some middle school teacher thinks sharing her grandma's coleslaw recipe on instagram makes her a cooking expert 
So I think it's really cool that this teacher is getting a chance to share her family's recipe on a reality TV show 
. It's all about the love and story behind the food, right? 
And who doesn't love a good hot dog with coleslaw 
? I'm curious to see how it'll all play out, but I think Emilie Dormer is going to do great 
. The show sounds like it's really focused on community and sharing stories through food, which is just amazing 
. Fingers crossed she gets her dish picked for the menu 
!
I gotta say, it's kinda cool how Emilie Dormer got picked for this reality TV show just because she shared one of her family's recipes on Instagram 
. But what really got me thinking is that this show is actually about the stories behind each recipe and the love that goes into cooking 
It's so cute how it started as a post and now she's got a spot on this reality TV show competing with other talented folks. I think the concept of Recipe Philly is really cool too - it's not just about cooking, but about the stories and love behind each dish. Emilie's grandma's coleslaw recipe sounds amazing! 
IT'S ALSO AWESOME THAT SHE'S NOT JUST A CHEF, BUT ALSO A FOODIE WHO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH FOOD. I HOPE SHE MAKES IT ONTO THE SHOW AND GETS TO SHARE HER GRANDMOTHER'S COLESLAW RECIPE WITH EVERYONE! 