Irena Chalmers

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Irena Chalmers


Born
in London, The United Kingdom
June 05, 1935

Died
April 04, 2020

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Irena Chalmers has worn many hats in the food industry. The publisher, producer, and packager of more than forty books, she has regularly contributed to such publications as The New York Times, Food & Wine, Gastronomica, Food Arts, and Nation’s Restaurant News. She was a founding member and past president of both the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Les Dames d’Escoffier International, as well as “Who’s Who” member of the James Beard Foundation.

Chalmers divided her time as a faculty member at The Culinary Institute of America, “The Last Word” columnist for Chef magazine, consultant, food blogger and commentator, and counselor to many about to embark on their own culinary adventure.

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I’d like to tell you Joe Baum who created 167 restaurants in his lifetime.  Among them were the four highest grossing eateries in the United States. They were Windows on the World, The Rainbow Room, The Four Seasons and Tavern on the Green.


Joe’s philosophy was simple: “Our product,” he said, “the measure of our success, is pleasure. We are in the pleasure business.  We are organized, equipped and

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Food Jobs: 150 Great Jobs f...

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Good Old Food: A Taste from...

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Great Food Jobs 2: Ideas an...

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The Working Family's Cookbook

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Irena Chalmers' All-Time Fa...

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“There are three reasons for breast-feeding: the milk is always at the right temperature; it comes in attractive containers; and the cat can't get it.”
Irena Chalmers