2013 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Emeril Lagasse
This award is given to an individual or organization working in the realm of food who has given selflessly and worked tirelessly to better the lives of others and society at large.
Critically acclaimed for his interpretation of Creole and Cajun cuisine and nationally adored as an enthusiastic TV personality, Emeril Lagasse first kicked American cuisine up a notch at Emeril’s Restaurant in New Orleans three decades ago. Since then he has opened 12 additional restaurants, published 17 cookbooks, seen his catchphrases work their way into the vernacular, and extended his brand with kitchen and food products. While his empire grew, the JBF Award–winning chef also applied the values that lie at the heart of the hospitality industry to his philanthropic mission: youth advocacy in the communities where his restaurants operate.
“Inspire, mentor, enable” declares the tagline for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation (ELF), which has raised $5.3 million for children’s education and culinary arts programs in... Read more >
Awards Watch: Emeril Lagasse to Receive 2013 Humanitarian of the Year Award
The James Beard Foundation has named Emeril Lagasse as the recipient of its 2013 Humanitarian of the Year Award. In 2002 Lagasse founded the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations and educational initiatives that create new opportunities for children, especially for those from disadvantaged circumstances. His charity work is focused within the communities where his restaurants operate, tailoring its efforts to each location. The Foundation's accomplishments range from the creation of fresh foods cafeterias to establishing culinary learning centers.
Lagasse will accept the award at the James Beard Awards ceremony on Monday, May 6.
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Chefs & Champagne® New York in Video!
Two weeks ago we showed you Chefs & Champagne® New York in photos. Now we have three clips from various media outlets that reported from the bubbly-soaked scene. Watch them all below: Here's Stephen Fried for Hamptons and Gotham magazines:Chefs & Champagne® New York in Photos
Here are some lovely images of Saturday's Chefs & Champagne from our talented (and heat-braving) photographers. (Click on thumbnails for larger versions.) [gallery orderby="ID"]Emeril's Favorites Contest: Day Five
Emeril's Favorites Contest: Day Three
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Emeril's Favorites Contest: Day Two
With Saturday's Chefs & Champagne now mere days away, we're celebrating by giving away an Emeril™ by T-fal® slow cooker! In case you missed yesterday's full rundown of the contest, here's the deal: we'll be asking a different question about the event's honoree, Emeril Lagasse, each day of this week. If you correctly answer any of the five questions in our comments section, you'll be eligible to win!
Here's today's question: where does Emeril like to travel abroad?
Recipe: Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Rémoulade
Like so many dishes that belong to the steamy and soulful cuisine of New Orleans, shrimp rémoulade can vary from kitchen to kitchen, with different cooks staying steadfast in their faith to their own tried-and-true preparations. In this piquant version from Emeril Lagasse, the classic condiment gets kicked up a notch with the additions of paprika, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce. Get the recipe here, or taste it straight from Emeril himself at this Saturday's Chefs & Champagne® New York.
Emeril's Favorites Contest: Enter to Win an Emeril™ by T-fal® Slow Cooker!
It’s time to pull the tents out of storage and polish our Champagne flutes—Chefs & Champagne® New York is almost here!
Chefs & Champagne New York, the James Beard Foundation’s annual summer tasting party in the Hamptons, features flowing bubbly, the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and culinary offerings from a select group of more than 30 fine chefs, many from JBF Award–winning restaurants. There will also be a silent auction of fantastic culinary and travel packages to raise money for JBF (we're already accepting bids online!), and the 2011 recipient of the Christian Wölffer Scholarship for wine and food studies will be announced as well.
This year’s event will honor the great Emeril Lagasse, a beloved chef who made cooking fun with his popular TV show
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