Table of Biography
Early Life and Childhood
Christopher Kimball was born on June 5, 1951, and is currently 72 years old. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Likewise, he was born in Rye, New York, United States of America, and holds American citizenship. He spent his childhood in Westchester County, New York. Similarly, he belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity and follows Christianity. Regarding his family background, he is the son of Edward Norris Kimball and Mary Alice White. Likewise, they had a cabin in southwestern Vermont. However, there is no information about his siblings.
Furthermore, talking about his educational background, Christopher Kimball completed his schooling at Phillips Exeter Academy. Likewise, he graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Primitive Arts in the year 1973.
Career
Following his graduation from Columbia University, Christopher worked with his stepbrother in a publishing company. Following this, he worked at ‘The Center for Digital Marketing’ in Westport, Connecticut where he started taking cooking courses. Likewise, after receiving an angel investment of $100,000 from friends and families at the age of 29, he started a tiny office called ‘Cook’s Magazine’ in Weston, Connecticut. However, in the year 1989, he sold the magazine to ‘The Bonnier Group’ to move forward with other publishing ventures. Likewise, he has also authored many books like ‘The Cook’s Bible’, ‘The Dessert Bible’, ‘The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook’, ‘The Kitchen Detective’, ‘And Fannie’s Last Supper.
America’s Test Kitchen/ Milk Street
He is the co-founder and host of the American cook show ‘America’s Test Kitchen’. This show is produced in television, radio shows, and in magazines including ‘Cook’s Illustrated’. Likewise, it also publishes the magazine ‘Cook’s Country’ which was launched in the year 2004. Moreover, the revenue is mainly generated from its readers rather than its advertisers differentiating it from other competitors. Likewise, he hosted the cooking shows ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ and ‘Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen’.
Caption: Christopher during ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ program. Source: Instagram
Moreover, on 16 November 2015, Boston Common Press released a news release announcing his departure from Cook Country/Cooks Illustrates/ America’s Test Kitchen. Likewise, with this, he no longer participated directly but his hosting had already been filmed. Similarly, until 2019, he remained a minor stakeholder until he sold his shares back to the company as part of a lawsuit settlement. Likewise, he created ‘Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street on Milk Street located in Boston, Massachusetts. This is the multimedia, instructional food preparation organization comprising a magazine, and cooking school called ‘Milk Street Radio’.
Controversy
A lawsuit by Suffolk Superior Court to him on 31st October 2016 for ‘literally and conceptually ripping off’ his former employee. Likewise, his ex-wife also sued him for alleging his departure from Cook’s Illustrated devaluing company leading to his payment to her.
Christopher Kimball – Net Worth 2024
Christopher Kimball is an American chef, author, and television host and his primary source of income is through his television shows. Likewise, regarding his net worth, he has around $20 million. However, he has not disclosed his asset values in the media.
Relationship Status
Regarding his relationship status, Christopher Kimball is straight and is in a marriage relationship. Moreover, he has been married three times. Likewise, his previous marriage was with Adrienne Kimball with whom he married in the year 1987 but separated in December 2012. They had a son and three daughters together. After separating, he married Melissa Lee Baldino who is the executive producer of America’s Test Kitchen on 30th June 2013, and has two children together.
Body Measurements
There is no information about his body measurements like height, weight, and vital stats shared in the media. Looking at his physical appearance, he has grey hair and light brown eyes.
Christopher Kimball – Social Media
Reflecting upon his social media presence, Christopher Kimball is active on Instagram and Twitter. Likewise, his Instagram handle is @c,pkimball, and has over 9.5k followers in it. Similarly, his Twitter handle is @c,pkimball, and has over 214.3k fos in it since he joined in February 2009.