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Chef/Author Matthew Locricchio

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Gourmand World Cookbook Award Best Book for Children and Family in the World Honorable Mention

Kids Voted Book Award Winner
Hands on Category 2005 DISNEY ADVENTURES MAGAZINE

Gourmand World Cookbook Award Best Book for Children and Family in USA

"'The International Cookbook for Kids' by Matthew Locricchio is just the kind of cookbook to give a child."
—Kansas City Star

"Young and old alike will have fun following classic recipes from four of the world’s finest cuisines—and then sitting down to a great meal."
—Chef Frank Brigtsen, Brigtsen’s Restaurant, New Orleans

"High praise is due, then, to Matthew Locricchio's 'The International Cookbook for Kids.'"
—Ann Arbor News

About Matthew Locricchio

Matthew Locricchio created the highly regarded SUPERCHEF series of cookbooks for young readers. The eight books in the series introduce young chefs and new cooks to classic recipes from Italy, France, China, Mexico, Greece, India, Thailand, and Brazil.

His most recent book, The International Cookbook For Kids, won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2005 for Best Book for Children and Family in the USA as well as The Disney Adventures Book Award for Best Hands-On Book. His next book The 2nd International Cookbook For Kids will be released in October of 2008 and will be available at bookstores everywhere.


Hudson Opera House international cooking workshop
Hudson, New York

Matthew was born into a restaurant and catering family in Detroit and has worked in the food service industry most of his life.

Included in his resume as a professional cook are stints at the well known Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, The West Coast Stock Exchange's private club in San Francisco, as well as the legendary Barbary Coast restaurant.

Also a playwright and actor, Matthew has worked in numerous commercials, soap operas, films, and television shows. On stage he has toured with Lincoln Center Institute and appeared at such theaters as the Public Theatre and The Roundabout in New York City, Yale Repertory, and the Magic Theater in San Francisco. As a playwright his works for young audiences include LIFELIFE: THE GAMESHOW and his adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW.

 

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