California-based Bob Blumer is The Surreal Gourmet; best-known for his quirky style on award-winning television show Glutton for Punishment and his culinary adventures on his trusty toastermobile.

No culinary rules apply to this chef: Blumer is decidedly a non-conformist. The lack of culinary training has not deterred him from creating a trademark style of unusual cooking methods and whimsical food presentation. Both the man and his shows revolve around creating new dishes and re-inventing classics. Nothing can stand in the way of this man’s quest for culinary adventures; he just takes a licking and keeps on ticking.