Today, (Saturday, April 21), I am on a panel at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books moderated by Times food editor Russ Parsons. I'm pretty psyched about it. The theme is "The Food Chain," with the general plan to discuss the issues affecting cooking and eating in America. … [Read more...] about Coming up: LA Times Book Fest, ASJA Awards, Children’s Trust in Seattle
Books & Writing
Who really “writes” celebrity cookbooks? On the NY Times “ghost writer” kerfuffle
A story "I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter" in The New York Times last week went in detail about how some celebrity chefs rely on ghostwriters to help them get their books in shape for publication. The story mostly recalled the author, Julia Moskins, personal experiences in the … [Read more...] about Who really “writes” celebrity cookbooks? On the NY Times “ghost writer” kerfuffle
Afternoon strawberries and champagne
So my friend Allison and I were wandering around our neighborhood along the market street Rue Moufftard. Allison married our friend Michael last summer after a whirlwind romance, although the pair have known each other for 18 years. Her new husband was immediately reassigned to … [Read more...] about Afternoon strawberries and champagne
Hanging out with Jacques
Sometimes, you just have those pinch-me-is-this-really-happening experiences. Such a moment happened on the first official day of the book tour just before I went to speak at one of my favorite bookstores, R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Conn. As it happens, culinary … [Read more...] about Hanging out with Jacques
Book Trailer & Reviews for The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
The Kitchen Counter Cooking School officially goes on sale in about a month (Sept. 29th). As a preview, here's the official book trailer! I'm also pleased to announce the initial tour dates. We'll continue to add events but as you can see, the Mike and I will be everywhere. I'm … [Read more...] about Book Trailer & Reviews for The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
