Charlie Trotter, Author of 'Gourmet Cooking for Dummies,' Has Been Named the Top Chef in America for 1999 by the James Beard Foundation.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999-- The nation's highest honor for culinary professionals given by the James Beard Foundation The James Beard Foundation is a New York-based national professional non-profit organization named in honor of James Beard that serves to promote the culinary arts by honoring chefs, wine professionals, journalists, and cookbook authors at annual award ceremonies and providing went to Chicago's Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter is a Chicago chef and restaurant owner. Biography A graduate of New Trier High School, Trotter started cooking professionally in 1982 after earning a degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. , author of "Gourmet Cooking for Dummies(R)." Trotter trotter: see Standardbred horse. , owner of Charlie Trotter's, was named All-Clad Metalcrafters Outstanding Chef for serving as a standard bearer an officer of an army, company, or troop, who bears a standard; - commonly called color sergeantor color bearer; hence, the leader of any organization; as, the standard bearer of a political party s>. See also: Standard of excellence in the industry. The James Beard Foundation Awards The James Beard Foundation Awards were established in 1990 and are often called "The Oscars of Food." [1] Held on the first Monday in May, the Awards ceremony honors the finest chefs, restaurants, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and electronic are significant to all culinary professionals because they are nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. and selected by peers in the industry. To win a James Beard Foundation Award is to receive the ultimate recognition by one's colleagues. IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Worldwide is proud to be the publisher of Trotter's latest book, "Gourmet Cooking For Dummies." "Gourmet For Dummies(R)" allows cooks of all levels to feel like a gourmet chef, without all of the required tools and years of experience. The book provides the essential information, techniques, and processes to recreate delicious recipes for which Trotter is famous. Each chapter concentrates on certain categories of food -- vegetables, beef, seafood, poultry, dessert -- and offers delicious, but easy recipes while encouraging the reader to experiment and try new creative ideas. It addition, the book covers everything from writing out plans, recommended gourmet restaurants, pairing food with wine, and some tried and true sample menus. About the Author: Trotter is the chef and owner of the critically acclaimed Charlie Trotter's in Chicago, one of the elite restaurants in the U.S. to have earned Five Mobil Stars, Five AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Diamonds and an induction into the internationally renowned Relais & Chateaux. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., is headquartered in Foster City, Calif., and publishes several series, including the bestselling ...For Dummies(R) and Secrets(R) series and the award winning ...For Kids & Parents(R) series. IDG Books Worldwide has more than 500 titles in print and translation in 33 languages around the world. More information about IDG Books Worldwide can be found at its World Wide Web site, http://www.idgbooks.com ...For Dummies information can be found at http://www.dummies.com. IDG Books Worldwide is a business unit of International Date Group, Inc. (IDG), the world's leading IT media and research company. IDG publishes more than 275 computer newspapers and magazines, produces 90 media expositions, and provides IT market analysis through 41 research centers worldwide. Company information and access to any of IDG's more than 125 World Wide Web sites are available at http://www.idg.com. Note to Editors: ...For Dummies is a registered trademark, and Dummies Man is a trademark under exclusive license to IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., from International Date Group, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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