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James Beard

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American chef (1903-1985)

United StatesChefsLived 1903 to 1985 · aged 81
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James Andrews Beard was an American chef, cookbook author, teacher and television personality. He pioneered television cooking shows, taught at The James Beard Cooking School in New York City and Seaside, Oregon, and lectured widely.

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Hors d'oeuvres at the James Beard House, January 2007Hors d'oeuvres at the James Beard House, January 2007

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James Andrews Beard was an American chef, cookbook author, teacher and television personality. He pioneered television cooking shows, taught at The James Beard Cooking School in New York City and Seaside, Oregon, and lectured widely. He emphasized American cooking, prepared with fresh and wholesome American ingredients, to a country just becoming aware of its own culinary heritage. Beard taught and mentored generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. He published more than twenty books, and his memory is honored by his foundation's annual James Beard Awards.

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United States
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Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1985 · aged 81
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12 languages

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