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(6) The student understands the history of food service and the use of the professional kitchen. The student is expected to:

(A) Research famous chefs from history and note their major

accomplishments(C) Summarize historical entrepreneurs who

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Julia Child

James Beard

Ray Kroc

Steve Ells

Wolfgang Puck

Alice Waters

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Julia Child

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Julia ChildHistory

Full Name: Julia McWilliams ChildBorn: August 15, 1912 College: Smith College graduate with a degree in History in 1934Marriage: Married Paul Child on September 3, 1946Cooking School: Julia enrolled in the

Parisian cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu, in 1949 and graduated in 1951.

Recipe Book: In October 1961the first recipe book Mastering the Art

of French Cooking, Volume One was published. Death: August 13, 2004

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Julia Child Accomplishme

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Awards:George Foster Peabody Award, an award for distinguished achievement in television for The French Chef 1964

Primetime Emmy® Award, Achievement in Educational Television, Instructor and Hostess, The French Chef, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 1966

Book Award, Julia Child & More Company, James Beard Foundation 1979

National Book Award, Julia Child & More Company, National Book Foundation 1980

Inducted into the Who's Who of Food and Beverage, James Beard Foundation 1984

First woman inducted into The Culinary Institute of America's Hall of Fame 1993

*There are at last 49 awards that have been given over the years these are the ones that you need to know for the quiz.*

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Julia Child Recipe

La Tarte TatinFor an 8-inch tart, serving 6

5 to 6 apples, Golden Delicious recommended –the right apple is essential here…

The grated rind and juice of 1 lemon3. 1 1/2 cups sugar

4. 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

5. 8 ounces butter pastry dough [about half of the recipe]

*Optional accompaniment:whipped cream, sour cream, or vanilla ice cream*

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Julia Child Recipe

Julia Child’s Poulet au Porto•3 lb Roast Chicken (buy a unseasoned

cooked one, or make your own) •Fresh Mushrooms 1 lb

•Water 1/4 cup •Butter 1 1/2 Tbps

•Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp •Salt 1/4 tsp

•Whipping Cream 1 cup •1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch blended with 1

Tbsp Cream •Salt & Pepper

•Minced Shallots or Green Onions 1/2 Tbsp

•Medium-Dry Port 1/3 cup •Cognac 1/4 cuphttp://juliachildsrecipes.com/Back Men

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James Beard

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James Beard History

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Full Name: James Andrew BeardBorn: May 5, 1903College: Briefly attended Reed College but was expelled in 1922Death: January 21, 1985Recipe Book: The publication of the first major cookbook devoted exclusively to cocktail food, Hors d'Oeuvres & Canapés, in 1940; followed by Cooking it Outdoors, in 1942Cooking School: he established The James Beard Cooking School in 1955

James Beard’s Works

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- Hors d'Oeuvre and Canapés 1940 (M. Barrows & Co.), revised in 1963 and 1985

- Cook It Outdoors 1941 (M. Barrows & Co.)

- How to Eat Better for Less Money 1954 (Simon and Schuster)

- Treasury of Outdoor Cooking 1960 (Golden Press)

- How to Eat (and Drink) Your Way through a French (or Italian) Menu 1971 (Atheneum)

- Beard on Bread 1973 (Knopf)- *a full list of his works is in a link in the

credits slide these will be the books you need to know for class*

James Beard’s Recipe

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James Beard’s Favorite Hamburger

2 pounds chopped beef chuck or round

1 onion1 tablespoon heavy cream

Freshly ground black pepperUnsalted butter

Vegetable oil, as neededKosher salt, to tasteRead more at:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/james-beards-favorite-hamburger-recipe/index.html?oc=

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James Beard’s Recipe Chocolate Souffle

3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour

3/4 cup milk 4 egg yolks

4 egg whites, to 6, to make it lighter 3/4 cup sugar

2 chocolate squares 2 teaspoons vanilla

http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-souffle-176820

Ray Kroc

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Ray Kroc

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Full Name: Raymond Albert “Ray” Kroc

Born: October 5, 1902

Death: January 14, 1984

Married: Joan B. Kroc

Education: Oak Park and River Forest High School

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-At 15 Kroc lied about his age and drove a Red Cross ambulance during World War I-Kroc was able to met Walt Disney and maintained a professional relationship for most of his life-Kroc tried out different things for a career like:

-Paper Cup Salesman-Pianist-DJ on a local Oak Park Radio

Station-Kroc then moved to a traveling milkshake machine salesman. The machines could make five shakes at a time. This lasted for 17 years.

Ray Kroc’s Start

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Ray Kroc & McDonalds

- Opened first McDonald’s in April 1955

- First one was in Chicago suburb – Des Plaines

- In 1961 he bought out McDonalds for $2.7 million cash

- By 1965 he opened more than 700 restaurants in 44 states

Steve Ells

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Steve Ells History

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Born: September 12, 1965 in Indianapolis

College: University of Colorado with a bachelor of Arts degree in Art history and Culinary Institute of America Graduating in 1990

Accomplishment: Founder and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill

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Steve Ells & Chipotle

- Founded first Chipotle in 1993 in Denver, Colorado

“I certainly didn’t have any intention of opening more than just one restaurant. I just wanted to build a place where you could eat delicious food made of the finest ingredients quickly and affordably. As it turns out, it was an idea people could get behind.” – Steve Ells

Alice Waters

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Alice Water’s History

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Born: April 28, 1944 in Chatham, NJ

Marriage: Stephen Singer in 1985

Children: Fanny Singer

Education: University of California received degree in 1967, did postgrad work at Montessori School in London, England

Alice Waters Awards & Works

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- Named one of 10 best chefs in the world, Cuisine et Vins du France, 1986

- Best Chef in America, James Beard Foundation, 1992

- Published first book, Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook in 1982 *followed by 3 others*

- Founded the “Edible Schoolyard” project at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, and the Chez Panisse Foundation, 1996http://www.notablebiographies.com/

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Alice Waters Recipe

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Strawberry Orange Compote

3 small navel oranges2 one-pint baskets strawberries

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Alice Waters Recipe

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Gazpacho1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and soaked

in warm water for 15 minutes2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

2 cups crustless crusty bread5 pounds tomatoes, cut in half

horizontally1/4 cup olive oil

salt to taste1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, peeled and diced1/2 red onion, diced

handful each of chopped chervil and basil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper to tastehttp://

www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/08/dinner-tonight-alice-waters-gazpacho-recipe.html

Wolfgang Puck

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http://www.delish.com/cooking-shows/famous-chefs/celebrity-chef-wolfgang-puck

Wolfgang Puck History

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Born: July 8, 1949 in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria

Marriage: First wife: Mari France Trouilot (1975 – 80 divorced; Second wife: Barbara Lazaroff (1983 – 2003, divorced; Third Wife: Gelila Assefa in 2007

Education: Apprenticeship

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Puck

Wolfgang Puck Works

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- Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen 1980

- The Wolfgang Puck Cookbook 1986

- Adventures in the Kitchen with Wolfgang Puck 1991

- Pizza Pasta and More 2000

- Live, Love, Eat 2002

- Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy 2004

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Puck#Awards_and_honors

Wolfgang Puck Recipe

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6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/2 cup sugar tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour, sifted cookie-cutter and extra flour as

needed

Sugar Cookie Recipe

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/recipes/view/79359/Sugar-Cookies

Wolfgang PuckRecipe

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1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/4 pound Chinese snow peas, cut into 1-inch

chunks 1 cup oyster mushrooms, whole or cut in half,

depending upon size 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, whole or cut in half, stems removed (stems can be added to stocks

for flavor) 1 cup each red and yellow bell pepper strips,

cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 large Japanese eggplant, cut into 6 or 7

slices 1/4 medium bok choy, cut into 1-inch chunks

6 broccoli florets 5 young asparagus spears, cut into 1 1/2-to 2-

inch lengths 1/3 cup chicken stock, heated

1 tablespoon soy sauce salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Stir-Fried Vegetables Recipe

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/recipes/view/4138/Stir-Fried-Vegetables

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1. What was Alice Waters first published book?

A) Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen

B) Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook

C) How to Eat Better for Less Money

D) Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One

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2. What age did Ray Kroc lie about to fight in World War 1?

A) 14

B) 17

C) 16

D)15

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3. What was one of Julia Child’s awards?

A) George Foster Peabody Award

B) Inducted into the Who's Who of Food and Beverage

C) First woman inducted into The Culinary Institute of America's Hall of Fame

D)All of the Above

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4. When did Ray Kroc open the first McDonalds?

A) 1955

B) 1960

C) 1953

D) 1962

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5. What is one of James Beard’s Recipes we will be using?

A) Strawberry Orange Compote

B) Stir-Fried Vegetables Recipe

C) Chocolate Souffle

D) Poulet au Porto

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6. Where did Wolfgang Puck complete his education?

A) Culinary Institute of America

B) Apprenticeship

C) Reed College

D) Smith College

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7. What are the two Alice Waters Recipes that we will be using?

A) Favorite Hamburger & Chocolate Souffle

B) La Tarte Tatin & Poulet au Porto

C) Strawberry Orange Compote & Gazpacho

D) Sugar Cookie Recipe & Stir-Fried Vegetables

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8. What restaurant did Steve Ells Found?

A) Applebee's

B) Chipotle

C) McDonalds

D) Chili's

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9. Where is Wolfgang Puck originally from?

A) Australia

B) United States

C) Germany

D)Austria

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10. When was Julia Child inducted into The Culinary Institute of America's Hall of Fame?

A) 1993

B) 1989

C) 1992

D) 1990

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CreditsJulia Child Picture: http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/08/05/julia-childs-little-house-in-cambridge/Julia Child History: http://www.juliachildfoundation.org/timeline.htmlJulia Child Accomplishments: http://www.juliachildfoundation.org/awards.htmlJames Beard Picture: http://www.roundhousetheatre.org/performances/i-love-to-eat/James Beard History: http://www.worldculinaryinstitute.com/james_beard.htmlJames Beard Works: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_BeardRay Kroc Picture: http://www.mcvirginia.com/18702/26760/Ray-Kroc-Award/Ray Kroc History: http://www.biography.com/people/ray-kroc-9369349Ray Kroc Start: http://www.biography.com/people/ray-kroc-9369349Ray Kroc & McDonalds: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197544McDonalds Sign: http://logo-sign.com/tag/mcdonalds-sign/

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Credits Cont.Steve Ells Picture: http://hollywoodnose.com/net-worth/steve-ells-wealthSteve Ells History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_EllsUniversity of Colorado Pic: http://bands.colorado.edu/colorguard/index.htmlSteve Ells and Chipotle: http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/chipotle_story/steves_story/steves_story.aspxFirst Chipotle Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/linc4justice/6182280272/Alice Waters History: http://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2006-Ra-Z/Waters-Alice.htmlAlice Waters Book Pic: http://annesfood.blogspot.com/2008/02/cookbook-watch-some-not-so-new-books.htmlAlice Waters Awards and Works: http://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2006-Ra-Z/Waters-Alice.htmlWolfgang Puck Pic: http://www.delish.com/cooking-shows/famous-chefs/celebrity-chef-wolfgang-puckWolfgang Puck History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_PuckWolfgang Puck Work: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Puck#Awards_and_honors

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