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'''Anne Willan''' (born January 26, 1938<ref>Andrew F. Smith, ''The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink'' (Oxford University Press US, 2007: ISBN 0-19-530796-8), p. 625.</ref> in [[Newcastle upon Tyne, England]]) is the founder of the prestigious [http://lavarenne.com/about-la-varenne/ École de Cuisine La Varenne], which operated in Paris and Burgundy France, from 1975 until 2007.La Varenne classes continue in Los Angeles, California. |
'''Anne Willan''' (born January 26, 1938<ref>Andrew F. Smith, ''The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink'' (Oxford University Press US, 2007: ISBN 0-19-530796-8), p. 625.</ref> in [[Newcastle upon Tyne, England]]) is the founder of the prestigious [http://lavarenne.com/about-la-varenne/ École de Cuisine La Varenne], which operated in Paris and Burgundy France, from 1975 until 2007. La Varenne classes continue in Los Angeles, California. |
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Anne is a recognized authority on French cooking<ref>Russ Parsons, "Anne Willan's Movable Feast Hits LA," ''The Los Angeles Times'', February 13, 2008</ref> and has more than 50 yearsofexperience as a teacher, author and culinary historian. In May 2013, Anne was inducted into the [[James Beard Foundation]] Hall of Fame for her “body of work.” In July 2014, Anne was awarded the rank of [[Legion of Honour|''Chevalier'' in the French Legion of Honor]] for her accomplishments in promoting the gastronomy of France. |
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She has written more than 30 books, including the influential ''[http://www.amazon.com/La-Varenne-Pratique-Anne-Willan/dp/0517573830 La Varenne Pratique]'' and the 17-volume, photo-illustrated ''Look |
She has written more than 30 books, including the influential ''[http://www.amazon.com/La-Varenne-Pratique-Anne-Willan/dp/0517573830 La Varenne Pratique]'' and the 17-volume, photo-illustrated ''Look and Cook'' series which was turned into a 26-part PBS program. Willan's ''[http://www.amazon.com/Country-Cooking-France-Anne-Willan/dp/0811846466 The Country Cooking of France]'' received two 2008 James Beard Foundation book awards for best international cookbook and best cookbook photography. ''[[Bon Appétit]]'' magazine named Willan its cooking teacher of the year in 2000. She was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the [[International Association of Culinary Professionals]] (IACP) in 1999 for her contributions to the world of food writing, culinary education and to the IACP itself.<ref>http://www.iacp.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=102#1999</ref> |
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Willan received her master's degree in economics from [[Cambridge University]], then studied and taught cooking in [[London]] and [[Paris]] before moving to the [[United States]] |
Willan received her master's degree in economics from [[Cambridge University]], then studied and taught cooking in [[London]] and [[Paris]] before moving to the [[United States]] where she became an associate editor of ''[[Gourmet magazine|Gourmet]]'' magazine and food editor of the ''[[Washington Star]]''. In 1975, she moved to Paris and founded La Varenne, which later expanded to offer programs at [[The Greenbrier]] and at her home in [[Burgundy (region)|Burgundy]]. Most of her books have been widely published in the United States and the UK and have been translated into more than 24 languages. |
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She and her husband live in Los Angeles. They have two children and five grandchildren. |
She and her husband live in Los Angeles. They have two children and five grandchildren. |
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Anne Willan (born January 26, 1938[1]inNewcastle upon Tyne, England) is the founder of the prestigious École de Cuisine La Varenne, which operated in Paris and Burgundy France, from 1975 until 2007. La Varenne classes continue in Los Angeles, California.
Anne is a recognized authority on French cooking[2] and has more than 50 years of experience as a teacher, author and culinary historian. In May 2013, Anne was inducted into the James Beard Foundation Hall of Fame for her “body of work.” In July 2014, Anne was awarded the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor for her accomplishments in promoting the gastronomy of France.
She has written more than 30 books, including the influential La Varenne Pratique and the 17-volume, photo-illustrated Look and Cook series which was turned into a 26-part PBS program. Willan's The Country Cooking of France received two 2008 James Beard Foundation book awards for best international cookbook and best cookbook photography. Bon Appétit magazine named Willan its cooking teacher of the year in 2000. She was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) in 1999 for her contributions to the world of food writing, culinary education and to the IACP itself.[3]
Willan received her master's degree in economics from Cambridge University, then studied and taught cooking in London and Paris before moving to the United States where she became an associate editor of Gourmet magazine and food editor of the Washington Star. In 1975, she moved to Paris and founded La Varenne, which later expanded to offer programs at The Greenbrier and at her home in Burgundy. Most of her books have been widely published in the United States and the UK and have been translated into more than 24 languages.
She and her husband live in Los Angeles. They have two children and five grandchildren.
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