Chef, the Story & the Dish

Rochelle Brown has spent the last eight years producing shows for television's Food Network, where she has worked with many of America's top chefs. In this book, she profiles 21 of today's most well-loved food personalities, including Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse (she is Emeril's producer), Daniel Boulud, Charlie Trotter, Lidia Bastianich, Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and more to reveal what makes them tick and why food drives them. The top chefs in America are celebrities, with their own TV shows, endorsements, and high-profile lifestyles. Because Rochelle has been able to travel, cook, and work closely with these acclaimed chefs, they have shared their creative visions, their recipes, and their passions outside of the kitchen. With its lively, insider profiles, a selection of favorite recipes from each chef, and behind-the-scenes photography by acclaimed fashion photographer Michel Arnaud, this book will appeal equally to those who want to sample the dishes and those want the dish.