Michael Rulman's book The Reach of a Chef is an interesting commentary on the rise of the "celebrity chef." He talks about how the industry has changed since the chef became a brand, and cooking has become as much about "entertainment value" and "celebrity pull" as it is about … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Puck’s Soups
Here's the closest thing most of us will ever get to asking Wolfgang Puck to be our personal chefs -- ordering his special broths. Keep in your pantry and add new life to your soups and stews. You can also open the can, pour contents into an ice cube tray, and freeze. Then you … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Puck on Failure
Wolfgang Puck is one of the most famous and well respected celebrity chefs. But he's had his share of failure. He just doesn't let it get to him. "I learned more from the one restaurant that didn't work than from all the ones that were successes." He doesn't really care … [Read more...]
How Wolfgang Puck fed Hollywood
Every year, WOlfgang Puck prepares the meal for the prestigious Oscars Governors Ball. Everybody who's anybody is there. The ingredients must be perfect, the flavors perfectly orchestrated. After all, there are 1,500 celebrity guests there, and they will raise hell if the chicken … [Read more...]