Kim M. Eckerman Presents Culinary Adventures in THE CRAZY LIFE OF A FEMALE CHEF

An article posted by gulfnews.com recently revealed the first-ever Emirati female chef. Khulood Atiq, after fighting off stereotypes and prejudices, is today the brand ambassador of local cuisine. This just goes to show how women today are now rising to the top, regardless of their background, cultural limitations and familiar upbringing. In line with this, author Kim M. Eckerman unveils her journey as a professional culinary chef whose journey in the restaurant business takes an intriguing turn. In The Crazy Life of a Female Chef, Eckerman paints a vivid picture of what it is like for a woman to reach her culinary dreams and explore her fullest potential.

Inspirational and engaging, this work is a perfect tool in educating readers about what truly goes on behind the closed doors of a kitchen, as well as the balancing act that is necessary in maintaining a demanding career as a culinary chef and building a stable family life. An enlightening reading experience for all those who find themselves curious about the cooking profession, this selection opens the doors to a greater understanding of owning and operating restaurants, a one-of-a-kind experience that many chefs aspire for.

The Crazy Life of a Female Chef is a versatile book that is indeed hard to put down. Included in the book are several of the author's favorite recipes. With an eclectic blend of funny, touching, wild and stimulating episodes, this wonderful work is a beacon of inspiration that will indeed appeal not only to women and chefs, but for all those who have great dreams and aspirations.

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About the Author
Kim M. Eckerman was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1959. After graduating from high school, she attended UMASS for a year before deciding to enroll at the CIA. After receiving her AOS degree at the Culinary Institute of America, she married her classmate, also a CIA graduate. They then moved westward to South Lake Tahoe where she gained her backbone in the industry working several years for a large casino. Two sons and six years later, they moved, very briefly, to Kansas City. Missing the mountains, they ventured to Jackson Hole where their third son was born. Her first executive chef position was achieved here. After some indecision, they moved to the northeastern part of the state, by the Big Horn Mountains. Here she worked several jobs as a chef and also taught professionally at both the college and high school level, as well as to the general public. After her husband's death in 2004, Eckerman opened her very own restaurant, which eventually became their family business. She currently resides in Sheridan, Wyoming.

The Crazy Life of a Female Chef * by Kim M. Eckerman
Publication Date: May 23, 2013
Trade Paperback; $ 19.99; 312 pages; 978-1-4836-3540-8
Trade Hardback; $ 29.99; 312 pages; 978-1-4836-3541-5
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