Issue: Celebrity Chefs

Type: First Day Cover

Number of Stamps: 5

Issue Date: 2014

Issued By: USPS, USA

Celebrity Chefs

Issue Details:

Celebrity Chefs The five chefs honored on these stamps-James Beard, Julia Child, Joyce Chen, Edna Lewis, and Felipe Rojas-Lombardi

About:

James Beard, Julia Child, Joyce Chen, and Edna Lewis are all influential figures in the culinary world, and each has left a lasting impact on the food industry and American cuisine:

James Beard:

James Beard was a celebrated American chef, author, and educator. He was born in 1903 and is considered one of the pioneers of the American food revolution. Beard championed the use of fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonal ingredients, and he played a significant role in promoting American cuisine and culinary traditions. He authored numerous cookbooks and was a culinary consultant and television personality. The James Beard Foundation, established in 1986, is dedicated to honoring his legacy and promoting the culinary arts in America.

Julia Child:

Julia Child was an iconic American chef, author, and television personality. Born in 1912, she is best known for bringing French cuisine to American home kitchens through her groundbreaking cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and her television show “The French Chef.” Her infectious enthusiasm and approachable teaching style made her a beloved figure in the culinary world. Julia Child’s contributions to American food culture and her impact on home cooking are immeasurable.

Joyce Chen:

Joyce Chen was a Chinese-American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. Born in China in 1917, she moved to the United States and became a pioneer in popularizing Chinese cuisine outside of China. She opened her first restaurant, the Joyce Chen Restaurant, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1958. Chen is credited with introducing the concept of the “Peking Duck” and other traditional Chinese dishes to American diners. Her cookbooks and television appearances further contributed to the popularity of Chinese cooking in the United States.

Edna Lewis:

Edna Lewis was an influential African-American chef and cookbook author. Born in 1916 in Virginia, she grew up on a farm and learned to cook using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Her cooking style celebrated the flavors of Southern cuisine and highlighted the importance of traditional African-American culinary heritage. Edna Lewis authored several cookbooks, including “The Taste of Country Cooking,” which has become a classic in the world of Southern cooking.