Question 1

Name: Julia Child Secret Weapon: Cultural camouflage This enormously famous American chef indeed worked covertly for a spy agency for the U.S., but it was her cuisine that changed the hearts and minds of the American people. She subverted American kitchens with foreign food by co-creating what cookbook?

Accepted Answer

Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Question 2

Name: Clare Smyth Secret Weapon: Steely resolve Clare Smyth might not be a household name, but her mentor certainly is: Gordon Ramsay. She runs the Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, becoming the first British woman to be awarded three of what prestigious cooking award?

Accepted Answer

Michelin stars

Question 3

Name: Lidia Bastianich Secret Weapon: Tradition Born in Pula, Croatia (which was part of Italy at the time), Lidia Bastianich came from a family plagued by social strife under Josip Tito. After fleeing to the United States, she built up her career with her traditional cooking, culminating in 2013 with a Daytime Emmy for what television program?

Accepted Answer

Lidia's Italy

Question 4

Name: Paula Deen Secret Weapon: Lots and lots of butter While Deen has been controversial on the matter of race relations, there is no denying that she has made a big impact on the cooking world. Some believe her impact is negative, considering the amount of butter and other calorie-laden ingredients she prefers to use. What style of cooking is she best known for?

Accepted Answer

Southern U.S.

Question 5

Name: Alice Waters Secret Weapon: Simplicity An advocate of farm-to-table, Alice Waters opened her first restaurant, Chez Panisse, in 1971, becoming her success story. Waters is often seen as one of the pioneers of California cuisine, which emphasizes fresh, local ingredients. What food movement with the slogan "Good, clean, and fair" does she advocate for?

Accepted Answer

Slow Food

Beauty and the Feast

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