IRENA

Irena Chalmer is recognized as the pioneer of the single subject cookbook. She has sold over 18 million copies of her books, won numerous awards, and captivated numerous readers with her wit and commentary on the food world and its trends. Chalmer is a member of the faculty of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, a national food essayist and columnist for Chef magazine, and culinary mentor to many.