The former President's dislike for broccoli was no big secret during his tenure. His personal executive chef, Ariel De Guzman, has even talked about it at length in his recent book of cooking memoirs. And he reveals much about his 20 year tenure as the chef and household manager of the White House. Guzman includes family secrets, secret recipes, culinary training advice, and interesting anecdotes. This chef is every bit of the class act that his reputation suggests. Here are some other juicy little tidbits from Guzman's book recalling his presidential service.
Master Chef: Ariel De Guzman
- Military Background. Before completing chef classes and being assigned to the President's staff, De Guzman spent ten years in the Navy.
- Favorite Recipes. De Guzman offers his finest recipes, including the former President's favorite recipe for striped bass.
- Shocking Revelations. Funny anecdotes include the First Lady's adventure burning some eggs meant for an egg salad sandwich.
If De Guzman's book is any hint, being a chef is quite a wild ride. Take a chef class, earn your training, and you too could be creating sumptuous meals for some high brow clientele. Here's what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has to say about earning your chef training from an accredited class.
A Chef Class: Training in the Culinary Arts
- Creative Environment. After completing your chef training, you will be working in high tech kitchens creating your masterpieces.
- Outstanding Outlook. The demand for chef class graduates will rise faster than the national average until 2012.
- Standard Training. Most chef classes run from several weeks to several months depending upon the level of expertise.
Let your inner artist come out when you attend a chef class and get focused training in this exciting field.
Sources
"A feast fit for a (former) president," USA Today
"Chefs, Cooks, and Food Preparation Workers," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
