It wasn't that long ago that chefs were known for their work in the kitchen, and rising to fame via the culinary field was the exception rather than the rule. Julia Child helped to pave the way for the bevy of famous chefs whose television shows, restaurants and celebrity chef cookbooks contribute as much to their success as their food.Wolfgang Puck took up where Julia left off by making gourmet food simple and accessible for the home cook. He was followed by Joel Robuchon, Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Giada DeLaurentis, Paula Deen, Tom Colicchio and many more. Read a bit of history behind some of these famous names, and learn about the many cookbooks they have authored. Read more...
