The Emperor of Chefs

Book excerpt: An historical figure that had a huge impact on the culinary world as well as how we dine today, has been lost in history. This account told by Chef Arlena Strode of Children's Culinary Institute brings an understanding of the homage we owe to this amazing chef in history, as well as empowerment to kids everywhere to incorporate the things they love into the everyday tasks to create something bigger and better with each challenge! The art is eye catching for kids and the side note facts help bring a better understand to the reader about what life was like for G.A. Escoffier and others in his time period. This book is pure joy for all, but especially for those interested in history , cooking, and food!