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An Introduction to Trampled Underfoot

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By chelsedawn
Categories: addiction, autobiography, book, chef, cooking, culinary arts, death, drugs, fatherhood, junkie, memoir and recovery

On March 19, 2006, my father embarked on writing his memoirs for lent.  The Trampled Underfoot blog is a compilation of short stories from this book, detailing his life as a critically acclaimed chef, destructive addict, and fiery manic.  I plan to post a new story every Saturday.

I will begin with an excerpt from his last page:

I started writing this book because I tried to give up cigarettes for lent.  That went right out the window.  Ten hours later, I decided to give up my life for you.  Please learn something from it. Today is the last day of Lent. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, and I have finally risen. I feel much higher than I ever did on drugs…Chef Todd Hall

I hope you enjoy this work as much as I have. 

Thank you in advance for reading!

Sincerely yours,

Chelse

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EPICured

Todd was on the cover of the Phoenix New Times on Independence Day in 1996. The article was an edgy and bold summary of his life as a local chef celebrity and tumultuous drug addict. You can still find this article in the Phoenix New Times archives by searching for "EPICured" from their website, or by clicking the link below.

EPICured - Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Where is Todd now?

Todd is working as a consultant for a major hotel management company. Currently, he has no home address. He simply jumps from hotel to hotel across the US, living wherever his present assignment happens be.

He still keeps a close relationship with his children (Chelse, Parker and John) through email messages, phone conversations, and frequent visits.

Despite the fact that he has kicked his most destructive addictions, his life is far from being settled. In just the two years following the completion of his book, he already has ample content for a sequel. So, keep in touch and keep reading!

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