Friday, April 26, 2024
Rice Krispie-coated chicken fingers and cereal-infused meatballs? It wasn’t just a kid-friendly meal that celebrity chef Jonathan Scinto whipped up for the first episode of his new show — it was an ode to a lost loved one.
The season premiere of “Family Kitchen Revival” hit Amazon Prime’s streaming service last month, headed by Scinto, a Bellmorite known for his appearances on “Chopped” and other Food Network shows. The eight-episode show features eight local families who overcame personal hardships, preparing inspired dishes together for a wholesome reality experience, Scinto said.
“There are so many reality shows in the country, but there’s none like this,” Scinto told the Herald Life. While most reality shows are extensively edited and scripted, Scinto said that “Revival’s” nature is more “organic.”
“We’re focused on stories and families, and how food connects everyone,” he said. The goal is not to reimagine families’ classic dishes, but rather to “revive” them in creative ways. Using ingredients available at home, families produce revamped meals that are both “affordable and re-creatable,” Scinto said.
At a casting call at Bellmore’s Strawberry Festival in May, Scinto, a graduate of Mepham High School, found a suitable subject in his hometown. Andrew and Keri Oppenheimer, of Bellmore, shared the story of Keri’s sister, Lisa Beadle, who died of a brain tumor five years ago, at age 38. Lisa’s husband, Jim, has been raising their two daughters in Seaford ever since.
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