These chefs are making people happy, one dish at a time
這些名廚可不只會烹飪而已喔
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Many of today’s famous chefs don’t simply cook exquisite food. They wear many hats – television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist – and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.
Jamie Oliver: England’s young and influential chef
Jamie Oliver got his start in cooking at age 8 by peeling potatoes at his dad’s restaurant and became an expert vegetable chopper by 11. After completing catering school, his youthful approach to cooking caught the eye of a television producer and The Naked Chef was born. The television series showcased Oliver’s casual style and simple, hearty meals made with natural ingredients. Since the success of The Naked Chef, 39-year-old Oliver has authored 11 books and hosted numerous TV cooking shows。
The Fifteen Foundation
In 2002, with the help of his show Jame's Kitchen, Oliver helped establish the Fifteen Foundation, a charity for which he now serves as one of ten trustees. Oliver combined two of his passions-opening a first-class restaurant and giving disadvantaged youths a chance to become chefs. He trained 15 young people who were at risk and helped them open a modern Italian restaurant. Since that first restaurant opened in London in 2002, three similar eateries have opened in Europe and Australia, all with their own foundations.
Kevin and Claire: Taipei's celebrity chef couple
Kevin Hsu and Claire Tseng's love for healthy, beautifully prepared food comes across as clearly as their love for each other. This husband and wife are the authors of three cookbooks and hosts of the show New Wave Cuisine, which airs daily and attracts more than 4 million viewers. The pair shares tips for unlocking the delicious, original taste of food and creating colorful nutritious meal. Adamant about retaining original flavors, they teach audiences how to cook food in its natural juices instead of using high-calorie additives.
Kylie Kwong: Master of Chinese cooking
A fourth-generation Chinese-Australian, Kylie Kwong learned the art of Cantonese cooking from her mother. She then polished her skills working under some of Australia's premier chefs. After a life-changing trip to China in 1999, she opened her own restaurant, Billy Kwong, in 2000. Two years later, Kwong leaped at the chance to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage. Through her show and the four books she has written, she takes Chinese-food lovers on "a feast for all the senses". With their delicious recipes and colorful presentations, these presentations,these masters of the kitchen entertain and inspire millions! Hungry yet?
In 2002, with the help of his show Jame's Kitchen, Oliver helped establish the Fifteen Foundation, a charity for which he now serves as one of ten trustees. Oliver combined two of his passions-opening a first-class restaurant and giving disadvantaged youths a chance to become chefs. He trained 15 young people who were at risk and helped them open a modern Italian restaurant. Since that first restaurant opened in London in 2002, three similar eateries have opened in Europe and Australia, all with their own foundations.
Kevin and Claire: Taipei's celebrity chef couple
Kevin Hsu and Claire Tseng's love for healthy, beautifully prepared food comes across as clearly as their love for each other. This husband and wife are the authors of three cookbooks and hosts of the show New Wave Cuisine, which airs daily and attracts more than 4 million viewers. The pair shares tips for unlocking the delicious, original taste of food and creating colorful nutritious meal. Adamant about retaining original flavors, they teach audiences how to cook food in its natural juices instead of using high-calorie additives.
Kylie Kwong: Master of Chinese cooking
A fourth-generation Chinese-Australian, Kylie Kwong learned the art of Cantonese cooking from her mother. She then polished her skills working under some of Australia's premier chefs. After a life-changing trip to China in 1999, she opened her own restaurant, Billy Kwong, in 2000. Two years later, Kwong leaped at the chance to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage. Through her show and the four books she has written, she takes Chinese-food lovers on "a feast for all the senses". With their delicious recipes and colorful presentations, these presentations,these masters of the kitchen entertain and inspire millions! Hungry yet?
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What's the key to Jamie Oliver's success? Jamie explains, " Having not been the brightest banana in the bunch myself, I realized that my biggest weapon in life was the determination, enthusiasm, hands-on and "actions speak louder than words" approach my father taught me, and I wanted to get this across to others, especially those interested in food.
philanthropist (n)-慈善家，博爱主义者（重音在第二节）philanthropic (adj)-慈善的（重音在第三节）
Bill Gates is not just a businessman, he's also a philanthropist. He gives billions dollars to charity.
*The orphanage received a generous donation from a wealthy philanthropist. 孤儿院，慷慨捐款，有钱的，富有的慈善家。
*an philanthropic organization -慈善机构
exquisite-beautiful, fancy, or high class food
showcase (v)-display, showing off。 展现，展示。
The town's yearly art festival gives local artists the chance to showcase their work.城市每年的艺术节 *The annual music festival will showcase several local bands that have different styles. 音乐节，展示当地乐团不同风味的表演。
*The gallery will showcase artwork of modern British artists next month. 艺廊
hearty-full, fill, a meal full of nourishment.
In winter, we eat hearty food like meat and potatoes.
at risk (idiom)-risk (adj)危险，风险。 at risk-受到风险，受到威胁。
Many of the children at this school are at risk. They come from low-income, one-parent families.
*If we don't solve the problem of global warming, our next generation will be at risk.
*The houses in this area are at risk of flooding when the rains are heavy.
peeling potatoes-remove the skin of potatoes
chopper-a person who chop things.
catering-to cater meal, food is provided, prepared and brought in.
Naked chef-not a chef in naked, here is mean simple. 简单，没花招的
hat-here refer to job, role, position
eateries-a place you will go and pay for meal.
cuisine (n) -This restaurant offers several different Asian cuisines, but I think their Thai food is the best.
adamant (adj)-Our teacher is adamant about students being on time. Late students will be punished.坚持的，坚决得
*I told Janet to leave, but she was adamant about staying to help me.
*Henry is adamant that he should be the one who makes the decisions.
premier (adj)-首要的，最好的。prem 第一
Several of the world's premier architects worked on the design of this unique building.
*She's one of the premier mathematicians in the nation.
*Harvard is one of the premier universities of the world.
heritage (n)- anything that is pass down from the ( old ) generations. received it from the old generations.
a feast for all the senses-all the senses will appreciated her food.
Abe traveled to Israel to learn more about his family's Jewish heritage.
additive (n)-add something to improve the flavor. 添加剂（物）
* This kind of juice might be cheaper, but it's full of additives.
*The jam's label says: "No chemical additives!" 果酱标签注明无化学添加物。
polish- improve, make it more shining.
Grammar
Kwong leaped at the chance to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
..seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
"seeing"+ something + "as a way to" + verb.
seeing here is not the physical eyes see it, is believe, believing it as a way to ....
Carrie signed a one-year contract as a nanny is Switzerland, seeing it as a way to get free housing in Europe.
Tom likes his job at the coffee shop, seeing it as a way for him to get free coffee.
Chat Room
wear many hats/ wear different hats 戴不同的帽子。延伸出“某人同时兼任不同的职务。
chef hat, policeman hat, etc, here is refer to more than one position or role.
fingers in a lot of pies-在蛋糕点，刚出炉的不同口味的派，用手指去沾一下品尝
Have your fingers in a lot of pies-某人（你）在每一件事情中都有份。都想插上一脚。
What's the key to Jamie Oliver's success? Jamie explains, " Having not been the brightest banana in the bunch myself, I realized that my biggest weapon in life was the determination, enthusiasm, hands-on and "actions speak louder than words" approach my father taught me, and I wanted to get this across to others, especially those interested in food.
philanthropist (n)-慈善家，博爱主义者（重音在第二节）philanthropic (adj)-慈善的（重音在第三节）
Bill Gates is not just a businessman, he's also a philanthropist. He gives billions dollars to charity.
*The orphanage received a generous donation from a wealthy philanthropist. 孤儿院，慷慨捐款，有钱的，富有的慈善家。
*an philanthropic organization -慈善机构
exquisite-beautiful, fancy, or high class food
showcase (v)-display, showing off。 展现，展示。
The town's yearly art festival gives local artists the chance to showcase their work.城市每年的艺术节 *The annual music festival will showcase several local bands that have different styles. 音乐节，展示当地乐团不同风味的表演。
*The gallery will showcase artwork of modern British artists next month. 艺廊
hearty-full, fill, a meal full of nourishment.
In winter, we eat hearty food like meat and potatoes.
at risk (idiom)-risk (adj)危险，风险。 at risk-受到风险，受到威胁。
Many of the children at this school are at risk. They come from low-income, one-parent families.
*If we don't solve the problem of global warming, our next generation will be at risk.
*The houses in this area are at risk of flooding when the rains are heavy.
peeling potatoes-remove the skin of potatoes
chopper-a person who chop things.
catering-to cater meal, food is provided, prepared and brought in.
Naked chef-not a chef in naked, here is mean simple. 简单，没花招的
hat-here refer to job, role, position
eateries-a place you will go and pay for meal.
cuisine (n) -This restaurant offers several different Asian cuisines, but I think their Thai food is the best.
adamant (adj)-Our teacher is adamant about students being on time. Late students will be punished.坚持的，坚决得
*I told Janet to leave, but she was adamant about staying to help me.
*Henry is adamant that he should be the one who makes the decisions.
premier (adj)-首要的，最好的。prem 第一
Several of the world's premier architects worked on the design of this unique building.
*She's one of the premier mathematicians in the nation.
*Harvard is one of the premier universities of the world.
heritage (n)- anything that is pass down from the ( old ) generations. received it from the old generations.
a feast for all the senses-all the senses will appreciated her food.
Abe traveled to Israel to learn more about his family's Jewish heritage.
additive (n)-add something to improve the flavor. 添加剂（物）
* This kind of juice might be cheaper, but it's full of additives.
*The jam's label says: "No chemical additives!" 果酱标签注明无化学添加物。
polish- improve, make it more shining.
Grammar
Kwong leaped at the chance to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
..seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
"seeing"+ something + "as a way to" + verb.
seeing here is not the physical eyes see it, is believe, believing it as a way to ....
Carrie signed a one-year contract as a nanny is Switzerland, seeing it as a way to get free housing in Europe.
Tom likes his job at the coffee shop, seeing it as a way for him to get free coffee.
Chat Room
wear many hats/ wear different hats 戴不同的帽子。延伸出“某人同时兼任不同的职务。
chef hat, policeman hat, etc, here is refer to more than one position or role.
fingers in a lot of pies-在蛋糕点，刚出炉的不同口味的派，用手指去沾一下品尝
Have your fingers in a lot of pies-某人（你）在每一件事情中都有份。都想插上一脚。
To leaped at the chance-当机立断，掌握机会，不假思索立即答应， leap=jump
chance=opportunity
to leaped at the chance=to dumped at the chance=to dumped at the opportunity.
seize-grape, take hold of it. taking something with intention of owning it. 抓住 seize an opportunity.抓住机会
a once-in-a-lifetime chance=a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity一生难得的机会
the chance of a lifetime-一生难得遇到的机会
pass up-pass something up-let it go by without taking it.放弃
turn down-(more directly) reject. 拒绝。
Thinking: How do you do something you love and with someone you love and also get a good pay?
chance=opportunity
to leaped at the chance=to dumped at the chance=to dumped at the opportunity.
seize-grape, take hold of it. taking something with intention of owning it. 抓住 seize an opportunity.抓住机会
a once-in-a-lifetime chance=a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity一生难得的机会
the chance of a lifetime-一生难得遇到的机会
pass up-pass something up-let it go by without taking it.放弃
turn down-(more directly) reject. 拒绝。
Thinking: How do you do something you love and with someone you love and also get a good pay?
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