BookofCooks Connects the Public with What's Cooking in Their Neighborhoods.Online Resource Connects Culinary cu·li·nar·y adj. Of or relating to a kitchen or to cookery. [Latin cul  n Professionals and Foodies in the
World's First Prepared Foods Marketplace
WASHINGTON -- BookofCooks today announced the launch of its Web-based directory created to connect culinary professionals and consumers. Incorporating the latest social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network technology, the Web site serves as a resource to help people locally find professional chefs, caterers, specialty foods and more within a particular region. On www.BookofCooks.com, users can easily register to 'book a cook' who meets their taste buds' needs, while professional cooks can showcase their culinary talents, meet like-minded experts, and earn extra income as they are matched with potential clients. Whether users are in search of gluten-free, vegan vegan /veg·an/ (ve´gan) (vej´an) a vegetarian whose diet excludes all food of animal origin. ve·gan n. , organic, slow food, international cuisine Cuisine (from French cuisine, "cooking; culinary art; kitchen"; ultimately from Latin coquere, "to cook") is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. , or are simply nostalgic nos·tal·gi·a n. 1. A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past. 2. The condition of being homesick; homesickness. for a taste of their hometowns, BookofCooks is a complete one-stop-shop to satisfy any craving craving Psychology A strong desire to consume a particular substance–eg of abuse, or food; craving is a major factor in relapse and/or continued use after withdrawal from a substance of abuse and is both imprecisely defined and difficult to measure. . "As a foodie who loves to dive into cuisines from all over the world, I envisioned BookofCooks as a portal to help people reach out in their neighborhood to find the types of food they're craving," said Julian Mellicovsky, founder of BookofCooks. "It's a handy resource where people can find personal chefs A personal chef is a chef that goes to a client's home and prepares meals for their client based on their needs and personal preferences. Unlike a private chef that purchases the ingredients, prepares the meal, and cleans up after the dinner, a personal chef will leave meals , cooks and food artisans who create unique meals that are not always available on restaurant menus." The platform enables users to search by location or food type to find specialty cooks in other areas; order prepared foods; review and share their experiences with others while rating the chefs. Culinary professionals can set up their own free online restaurant/bakeries; upload menus, licenses and videos; showcase their cooking skills and earn money while building a customer base. About BookofCooks Launched in 2009, BookofCooks enables people to see "what's cooking in their neighborhoods," serving as an online marketplace for 'home-made' prepared foods. An innovative and practical online destination that connects foodies with personal chefs, dietitians, food artisans, and cooks in their local markets, BookofCooks also enables culinary professionals to showcase their specialties, network with other professionals, and get feedback from consumers. For more information, please visit www.BookofCooks.com |
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