The makings of a counterculture cook
"Readers will be charmed by Waterss adoration of exquisitely prepared food. Her anecdotes and her descriptions of friends and customers (many of whom were filmmakers, artists, and prominent thinkers of the time) bring the era and the restaurant to the minds eye in vibrant detail." - Publishers Weekly
Alice Waters is the executive chef, founder, and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant and Caf in Berkely, California. In 1995 Alice founded the Edible Schoolyard Project, which advocates for a free school lunch for all children and a sustainable food curriculum in every public school. She has received the French Legion of Honour, WSJ Magazine Humanitarian Innovator Award, and three James Beard Awards. Alice is Vice President of Slow Food International and the author of 13 books. Her most recent books are My Pantry, The Art of Simple Food, 40 Years of Chez Panisse, and In the Green Kitchen. She lives in Berkeley, California.