Anne Willan is recognized as one of the world's preeminent authorities on French cooking. She founded Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris in 1975, and after more than 30 years in France, the school is now centred in the U.S.A.
Born in Newcastle, England, Anne received her Masters degree from Cambridge University, then studied and taught cooking in London and Paris before moving to the United States. Early in her career Anne was an associate editor of Gourmet and food editor of the Washington Star. She currently writes a food column for the Tribune Media Services International food syndicate. Anne was elected to the Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America in 1986 and was honored in 1995 both as Grande Dame of Les Dames d'Escoffier International and with the Silver Spoon Award from Food Arts Magazine. In 1999, The International Association of Culinary Profes¬sionals recognized Anne with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement award.
Anne Willan has written over two dozen books, including the influential La Varenne Pratique and the photo-illustrated Look and Cook series, showcased in her 26-part PBS programs. Her international outreach, with books published in two dozen countries and translated in 24 languages, makes her the most internationally renowned of today's cooking authorities. Anne's latest book is The Country Cooking of France (Chronicle Books, October 2007). Other recent books include The Good Cook (2004) and Quick Fixes and Kitchen Tips (2005). Currently Anne is working on a history of cookbooks for The University of California Press
Anne served as President of the International Association of Culinary Profes¬sionals in 1990-1991 and was Treasurer of the IACP Foundation from 1999 to 2003. She is now an honorary trustee of the Culinary Trust.
Bibliography:
Main Books
French Regional Cooking: UK and US, 1981
The La Varenne Cooking Course: US, 1982 (published in the UK as The Observer French Cookery School, 1980)
La Varenne Practique: US, 1989 (published in the UK as Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Cookery)
La France Gastronomique: UK and US, 1991
Great Cooks and their Recipes: UK and US, 1992 (reissue of 1997 edition)
Chateau Cuisine (recipes from French chateaux): UK, 1992 and US, 1993
Anne Willan's Look and Cook (a 17 volume pictorial series): US and UK, 1992-1995.
Cook it Right: US, 1998 (published in the UK as Cooked to Perfection)
From my Chateau Kitchen: US, 2000 (UK: A Kitchen in Burgundy)
Cooking with Wine: US and UK, 2001
Good Food no Fuss: US and UK, 2003
The Good Cook: US, 2004
The Country Cooking of France: (Chronicle Books, October 2007)
Other Hardcovers
Entertaining Menus: US, 1974 and UK, 1980
La Varenne's Basic French Cooking: US, 1980 and UK, 1983
La Varenne's Paris Kitchen: US, 1981
Classical French Cooking: UK, 1986 and US, 1987
Anne Willan's Desserts and Pastries: UK, 1988
Real Food: UK, 1988
In and Out of the Kitchen in 15 Minutes or Less: US and UK, 1995
Quick Fixes and Kitchen Tips: US, 2005
Paperback
Bistro Cooking: UK, 1997
Originals
Sauces, Marinades and Dressings: UK, 1985
The Cooking of Burgundy: UK, 1987
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