Expert chefs and food writers celebrate meals of a lifetime. This literal cooks' tour for food lovers features more than 20 original, deliciously personal essays by such stars of the culinary world as:
- Marcus Samuelsson (acclaimed chef and co-owner of Aquavit)
- Skye Gyngell (of Petersham's Nurseries Cafe in the UK)
- Michael Laisakonis (of the famed Le Bernadin in NY),
- bestselling cookbook authors Julee Rosso, Mimi Sheraton, and Mary Ann Esposito,
popular bloggers such as Amy Sherman (Cooking with Amy), Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl), Jeanne Horak (CookSister, South Africa) and Wendy Lyn (The Paris Kitchen, France).
A charming title, Creating a Meal You'll Love: Notable chefs & food writers on their unforgettable dining experiences.
The editor, Mark Chimsky-Lustig, approaches some two dozen food writers and chefs, asking them to contribute stories that will raise money for the restaurant industry's charity devoted to ending childhood hunger, Share Our Strength.
Earnest, funny, wistful, practical, the essays include contributions by IACP and James Beard winner (Mimi Sheraton), TV star (Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen) and a devotee of New York's vanishing Jewish delis (David Sax) I loved reading it because the chefs and foodies talk about exactly what they want to talk about, free of agendas. Refreshing. Some share recipes from their childhood or culture of origin, others share a personal food memory, dining with royalty...there is something for everyone. --Food Fanatics