Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on June 29, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Chuck Hughes! May your day be filled with more excitement than that legendary Iron Chef America battle—where you cooked up victory sweeter than maple syrup drizzled poutine. Your culinary skills have dazzled audiences across Canada and the U.S., proving once again that a chef armed with charm, talent, and tattoos is unstoppable.

From hosting mouthwatering cooking shows to inspiring foodies everywhere, you've seasoned our screens with humor and passion. Here's hoping this year brings even greater adventures in flavor—and fewer kitchen mishaps (though those do make great TV). Cheers to another deliciously successful trip around the sun!