The Creative Mastery Behind 'The Mexican Kitchen' to Go on Display During Major Culinary Gathering in Chicago

Gorham, a world leader in fine tableware, announced today that renowned chef Rick Bayless will put his Mexican culinary talents on display in his hometown during one of the most prestigious industry gatherings.

At 11 a.m. on March 8, Bayless stages a cooking demonstration at the International Home and Housewares Show that is sure to be one of the highlights for attendees all weekend at the culinary spectacle in McCormick Place along Lake Shore Drive.

Bayless' reach in the world of cuisine is as varied as the dishes that have built his critically acclaimed career, whether it's through his partnership with Lenox's Gorham division that gave birth in 2013 to "The Mexican Kitchen" cookware and housewares collection, or his many other enterprises: a national television show, his many cookbooks, his Frontera Foods line of prepared foods, along with operating multiple restaurants, some located in his sweet home Chicago and others on both coasts.

"While it's been so satisfying to share the most popular ethnic food in America with so many people in so many ways, there's something special about bringing Mexican recipes to life myself in front of an audience," said Bayless, who's been collecting a vast array of culinary awards for more than a quarter-century. "I'm thrilled to be even a small part of such a fine event right here in the city I love and call home."

Rick Bayless Cooking Demonstration *

When: Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.

Where: International Home and Housewares Show, Gorham-Dansk exhibit, booths S3239-3243 McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60616

What: The TV celebrity chef, author, prepared foods entrepreneur, restaurant owner and creative force behind his own Gorham brand of cookware and housewares- The Mexican Kitchen- displays his culinary talents in a cooking demonstration. *

About Rick Bayless: For more than a quarter-century, celebrity chef Rick Bayless has specialized in traditional Mexican cuisine with modern interpretations. His long-running, Emmy award-winning public television series, "Mexico One Plate at a Time," is seen nationwide. He also owns and operates multiple award-winning restaurants, many in his hometown of Chicago, and others on both coasts. His Frontera Foods prepared foods bring his talents and tastes to America's kitchens, where "The Mexican Kitchen" line of Gorham cookware and housewares will also be very popular. Learn more at: http://www.rickbayless.com.

About Gorham: The legacy of Gorham, a division of Lenox Corp., was born in 1831, when Jabez Gorham began creating coin silver spoons to satisfy demand throughout New England. Today, Gorham carries on its rich history by artfully making silver, fine china, crystal and tableware products. It has established a world-renowned reputation for crafting high-quality, value-conscious and functional collections in a classic design style. Learn more at http://www.lenox.com/gorham.

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