20090805 -- Celebrity Chefs (1)

Celebrity Chefs

These chefs are making people happy, one dish at a time

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 Jamie's Kitchen, Oliver helped establish the Fifteen Foundation, a charity for which he now serves as one of ten trustess. Oliver combined two of his passions - opening a first-class restaurant and giving disadvantaged youth a chance to become chefs. He trained 15 young people who were at risk and helped them opened 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.




phil-愛
philanthropist n. 慈善家/博愛主義者
=> someone gives some money for a good cause
philanthropic adj. 慈善的
eg: Bill Gates is not just a rich businessman; he's also a philanthropist. He has given billions of dollars to charity.
eg: The orphanage received a generous donation from a wealthy philanthropist.
eg: an philanthropic organization 慈善機構

showcase v. 展現/展示
=> display, show off
eg: The town's yearly art festival gives local artists the chance to showcase their work.
eg: The annual music festival will showcase several local bands that have different styles.
eg: The gallery will showcase artwork of modern British artists next month.

hearty adj. 豐盛的/營養豐富的
=> a meal full of nourishment
eg: In winter, we eat hearty food like meat and potatoes.

at risk (idiom) 楚於危險中的/受到威脅的
eg: Many of the children at this school are at a risk. They come from low-inome, one-parent families.
eg: If we don't solve the problems of global warming, our next generation will be at risk.
eg: The houses in this area are at risk of flooding when the rains are heavy.


exquisite adj. 精緻的
eg: exquisite replica 精緻的贗品

peel v. 削去...的皮
eg: Tonight in the kitchen my job was to peel potatoes.

chopper n. 切者

cater v. 為...提供飲食/承辦(宴會等)的酒席
eg: Who's catering your birthday party?
eg: catering school

eatery n. 餐館/飲食店

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They wear many hats - television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist–and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.

hats
=> here hats describing a role

wear many hats/wear different hats 兼職
=> someone does the work more than one position/role

have your fingers in a lot of pies 某人在每件事都有份/都想參一腳
=> involve a lot of things

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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 realize that my biggest weapon in life was the determination, enthusiasm, hands-on and 'actions speak louder than words' approach my fater taught me, and I wanted to get this across to others, especially those interested in food."