Bob Blumer

Culinary adventurer Bob Blumer is the host and co-creator of the adventure television series Glutton for Punishment. Bob is an instantly recognizable television personality whose first award-winning series – Surreal Gourmet – debuted on the Food Network over ten years ago. He is also the author of six cookbooks including the newly-released Glutton for Pleasure: Signature Recipes, Epic Stories and Surreal Etiquette which Publishers Weekly raves is an intoxicating meal, equal parts memoir, lavish art book, multi-genre soundtrack and culinary tour de force.

As a chef, Blumer transforms common ingredients into wow-inspiring dishes through the whimsical presentations and unusual cooking methods that are his trademark. His artful approach to cooking combined with his confidence-inspiring instructions and contagious enthusiasm have given him a loyal following. As the host of Glutton for Punishment, Blumer channels his love of food and his natural competitiveness into a series of culinary adventures that are inspiring, entertaining and often amusing. In every episode, he takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

It comes as no surprise that many of Blumer’s interests and escapades inspire the episodes of Glutton for Punishment. The transplanted Canadian currently lives in the Hollywood Hills in the shadows of the Hollywood sign. When he is not traveling for work or pleasure, which is most of the time, he cycles daily in the canyons near his home doing his best to stay in shape for his next big adventure.