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10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Symon

You’ve watched Michael sample the country’s best foods on Burgers, Brew and ‘Que, but how much do you know about what he's like when the cameras stop rolling?

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When he’s not chowing down on massive ribs or a loaded burger, you might catch him hanging out with his BFF, Bobby Flay, or sipping on his favorite healthy treat. Read on to find out everything you didn’t know.

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He Eats Vegetarian at Least 2 Days a Week

Even though he’s known for loving meat, his wife is a vegan. "At least two, typically three, days a week I eat vegan — not always vegan but vegetarian, because it’s easier to cook for us both at home if we eat the same thing," he says. 
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Favorite Dessert for a Barbecue: Cobbler

"I don’t have a massive sweet tooth, so I always tend to go toward cobblers or crumbles. Whatever the seasonal fruit is, a nice crunchy topping ... a good scoop of ice cream on top — it's perfect for me," he says. 

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He’s Got a Green Thumb

"I’m an avid gardener, both edible and non-, like, I always plant an enormous cutting bed for Liz that I take care of," he says.

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