Rock stars are imploding into black holes these days, but chefs are shining brightly in the celebrity firmament. Juliette Rossant keeps track of their trajectories in books--she's the author of " Super Chefs" ---but also on her Superchefblog.
The intro to her book defines what makes a chef super, as compared to say, fabulous, quirky or merely sublime.
"A number of ingredients go into making Super Chefs. Their businesses reach geographically outside one city and beyond restaurants into other businesses. They are celebrated for their cooking talents and bedazzling, media-savvy ways. They manage large businesses, building brand names and personal wealth unheard of before among chefs. Their business empires are enduring."
If you have a hankering to elevate a favorite chef to the super pantheon level, check out Juliette's blog and click on Vote for White House Guest Chefs. You may vote for one of Juliette's picks, or suggest your own.
But, come on, how tough is it to turn out PB&J sandwiches? No, sorry, the voting is for an Executive Chef at the White House. The incumbent, Walter Scheib, has been twiddling his thumbs and yawning for the past four years. According to the Washington Post, George W. Bush held only four state dinners during his first term in office. ( His Dad had 41 during his four years.) Chef Scheib will stay on until a replacement is named.
Chefs image thanks to www.utilikilts.com
Yes I agree with the info about chefs. Super Chef blog is a good site too.
Posted by: Gourmet Chocolate | December 17, 2007 at 08:35 PM
WEDU's Summer Rally for Recipes
Join our Rally for Recipes by sharing your homemade comfort food with WEDU!
Send in your favorite comfort food recipe – or family’s favorite dish – to WEDU. Whether it’s Mom’s meatloaf, or your Aunt Betty’s banana bread, a homemade soup or another favorite comfort food (Who doesn’t have their own macaroni and cheese concoction?!), WEDU is seeking your best recipes!
Your recipe could become famous when it’s featured in a future fundraising venture!
Deadline for entries is July 15, 2006! Don’t’ wait--only 200 recipes will be accepted!
Prizes will be awarded in each category with the overall prize winner receiving a 3 day /2 night stay for two at the Inn at the Alameda – Santa Fe, New Mexico and a 2 ½ hour Cooking Class at their famed resort!
Mail your recipes to – WEDU Rally for Recipes
Special Events Office
1300 North Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33607
or email to events@wedu.org
For complete rules for the WEDU Rally for Recipes please visit www.wedu.org
Rules & Conditions
All recipes must be original, and use standard measuring systems.
A maximum of three recipes per person will be accepted.
All recipes must be typed out, or printed legibly on an 8x11 white piece of paper.
Each recipe should be marked with one of the following categories: Appetizer; salad; main dish; side dish or dessert.
Each entry must include recipe name; number of servings that the recipe yields; use ingredients available in most grocery stores; list ingredients in order of use and include step-by-step preparation and cooking instructions.
Your full name, city, state and contact phone number with area code must be included on each recipe. Email address, and your age are optional.
Make sure to include (in 50 words or less) a anecdote about the origins of your recipe – be it your own story – or a family tradition!
By submitting your recipe, you are authorizing WEDU (Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc.) to possibly use your recipe for a fundraising effort specifically supporting the television station.
For more information visit www.wedu.org or call 800.354.9338, ext. 2239.
Posted by: Jillian | June 07, 2006 at 01:22 PM