Aaron McCargo, Jr. competed on and won season four of The Next Food Network Star, beating out thousands of culinary hopefuls for the ultimate dream job – his own Food Network show. Dubbed "Big Daddy" on the reality show, Aaron brings an easygoing presence to the kitchen with his warm smile and passion for down-to-earth cooking. His new show, Big Daddy's House, features simple, fun and mouth-watering recipes that illustrate Aaron's love for big, bold flavors.A family man who adores all things flavorful, Aaron's passion for cooking was sparked at the age of four when he started baking cakes in his sister's Easy Bake Oven. Always an entrepreneur at heart, Aaron began making and selling cakes and cookies to his childhood friends. At the age of 13, Aaron was as a Junior Volunteer in the kitchen at Cooper Hospital University. He has since worked as a chef in nine New Jersey restaurants including his own (McCargo's Restaurant), which he opened in 2003. Most recently, Aaron served as the executive chef at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He also attended Atlantic Community College's Culinary Arts Academy. Aaron is married with three kids and currently lives in Camden, NJ.
Beginning August 3, 2008, Big Daddys House airs Sundays at 1:30pm/12:30c on Food Network.
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