Lynne Rossetto Kasper, Cook And Author
In my before times, my culinary skills extended to making scrambled eggs, toast, bologna sandwiches with mustard, and pancakes from Bisquick. Years later, I became a listener of The Splendid Table, a public radio program for "people who love to eat." The OG host was Lynne Rossetto Kasper (illustration). She had conversations with amateurs and experts about cooking techniques, tools, food preparation, traveling, or anything related to what we eat. She was the author of multiple cookbooks. She received a James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award for her book The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia Romagna, The Heartland of Northern Italian Food. Twice, she went on to win the prestigious James Beard Award for Best National Radio Show and Best Radio Food Show.
Here’s an excerpt from her website, “Co-Creator and Host of American Public Media's “Splendid Table” program – a first of its kind broadcast that combined an interview format with guest chefs from around the world, and a call-in format from home cooks seeking advice and knowledge. Recorded live from 1995 – 2017, The Splendid Table offered endearing segments such as "Turkey Confidential" and "Stump The Cook," sealing Kasper's brand as a trusted friend in the kitchen for both the novice cook and the professional chef.”
When I was finding my way into cooking, her first cookbook, The Splendid Table, excited me about what’s possible in the kitchen and it opened my eyes to unknown unknowns. It connected me to cooking and traditions. I learned to create food that had a depth of flavor. I got a bit of history and culture about food in the process. I didn’t become a Michelin star chef or a contestant in the British Bake Off, but I sure felt confident in the kitchen. I got a marinara sauce recipe to prove it.
Source, lynnekasper.com
