“Overeating may be an occupational hazard, but some chefs manage to maintain their weight. Smart Chefs reveals their successful strategies for eating what they love-in moderation, of course. Adato presents their strategies as ‘lessons’ that should work for anyone who adores food. Smart Chefs is fun to read and packed with good advice.”—Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University and Author of What to Eat — Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New
"Smart Chefs Stay Slim is at once approachable, realistic and mouth-watering." — Gail Simmons
"A breezy, entertaining read sharing lessons, tips and recipes from some of America’s best-known chefs in answer to the compelling question, ‘How do chefs stay slim?’ It’s filled with enjoyable anecdotes that promise to help fuel your efforts to do the same."—Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, James Beard Award–Winning Authors of the Bestseller The Flavor Bible and The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine — Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, James Beard Award-winning authors of the bes
"Sure, chefs are delighted to talk about childhood obesity, and a healthier America, but getting this personal? Sharing private details about their own struggles and frustrations with weight? It’s very rare. I love this book because of the great practical tips. But I really love this book because it humanizes so many legendary chefs, who aren’t above taking inventory of their own bodies — as emotional as that can be — just like the rest of us."—Alyssa Shelasky, author of Apron Anxiety and editor at New York magazine’s Grub Street — Alyssa Shelasky, author of Apron Anxiety and editor at New York Maga
“Have you ever wondered how celebrity chefs stay healthy and slim? Well, wonder no more! Allison Adato has skillfully and wittily pried ninety sensible and doable secrets and some delicious recipes from America’s most famous award-winning chefs. Yes, you can have your steak and chocolate!” — Susan Ungaro, President, James Beard Foundation
“People magazine senior editor Allison Adato has written a book that’s a breezy, entertaining read, sharing lessons, tips, and recipes from some of America’s best-known chefs in answer to the compelling question, ‘How do chefs stay slim?’ It’s filled with enjoyable anecdotes that promise to help fuel your efforts to do the same.” — Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, Authors of the Bestseller THE FLAVOR BIBLE
QUICK VIEW
