"From Cocaine to Foie Gras" Chef Jeff package


Item Number: 238

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Online Close: Jan 24, 2010 8:00 PM EST

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Description

First sit and read about the inspirational Chef Jeff with an autographed copy of his book "Cooked: My Journey From the Streets To The Stove, From Cocaine to Foie Gras" 


Jeff Henderson is the author if this New York Times bestselling memoir.  Learn about how the award-winning chef has made history by become the first African-American to run a restaurant at Caesars Place in Las Vegas.  As a convicted felon and a black man in the world of haute cuisine, he had to overcome tremendous challenges.  After amassing a small fortune in drug money, Henderson was arrested, convicted, and senteced to 19 years of prison.  He was released after serving 9 years and began occasional kitchen jobs where he found his love for cooking. 


Then use Chef Jeff's inspiration and techniques with an autographed copy of his cookbook "Chef Jeff Cooks:  In the Kitchen with America's Inspirational New Culinary Star."  It is a treasure trove of great American cuisine, including Back in the Day Creamed Corn, Spicy Turkey Tacos, Friendly Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Waffled, and Cake-Like Cornbread.


Then look out for the movie coming soon with Will Smith to play Chef Jeff.

Special Instructions

This package includes:


-an autographed copy of Chef Jeff's Story "Cooked:  The journey from the streets to the stove"


-an autographed copy of Chef Jeff's Cookbook "Chef Jeff Cooks:  In the Kitchen with America's Inspirational  New Culinary Star"


Chef Jeff


http://www.chefjeffcooked.com/

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Cheff Jeff