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An American Foodie in Paris prepares to savour New Zealand
Katherine Klouwens - 11/03/05
Author, restaurant critic and teacher Patricia Wells swaps Paris for
Christchurch food extravaganza, Savour New Zealand.
The confirmation of Patricia Wells as a keynote presenter for Savour New
Zealand (May 6-8, 2005) is an accolade beyond the wildest imaginings of
the organisers.
Wells, an American journalist and author who has lived in France since
1980, is restaurant critic of the International Herald Tribune. As well
as being the only foreigner and the only woman ever to be the restaurant
critic for a major French publication (L'Express), Patricia has been
given awards by the French government for her contribution to French
cuisine and culture.
Author of eight books including the highly acclaimed, "The Food Lover's
Guide to Paris," Wells is credited with "cracking the code" for Anglo
Saxons wanting to experience French cuisine in the same way as the
discriminating locals. The guide presents the bistros, bars, cafes,
bakeries and markets to a willing audience who clutch it like a Bible as
they eat their way through the city.
Her most recent book "The Provence Cookbook," is an international best
seller and her cooking classes in Paris and Provence are constantly
booked out, sometimes as much as years in advance.
Michelin-starred chefs have allowed Patricia to pick up their secrets,
which she shares with her classes, adapting recipes from her favourite
Parisian restaurant kitchens to the average home kitchen.
Savour New Zealand organiser Michael Lee-Richards believes it is the
quality of the event as well as curiousity that has whetted Wells'
appetite for the event.
"Any international chef who's been to New Zealand always sings the
praises of the quality of our produce. There is no doubt the interest in
Savour New Zealand from people of Patricia's calibre is proof this
message is finding an appreciative audience."
Wells will share top billing at the event with New York hero chef and
author Anthony Bourdain with a host of other presenters from New Zealand
and Australia including East West fusion hero Cheong Liew of Melbourne
and Middle Eastern cuisine guru Greg Malouf with San Francisco's Melissa
Perello, named by US Food & Wine magazine as one of its ten "Best New
Chefs for 2004.
The weekend features more than just cooking classes. There are cocktail
parties, lunches, a gala dinner and a symposium to spark up the biennial
event.
An enthusiast describes Savour New Zealand.
Savour New Zealand is a biennial celebration of the finest food and wine
from a New Zealand perspective accented by the international excellence
of renowned master chefs and restaurateurs sharing their ideas and
inspiration in an intimate classroom of passionate food lovers.
When is Savour New Zealand?
It is a weekend event from Friday 6 May to Sunday May 8.
Where is Savour New Zealand held?
Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
For programme and ticket information visit Savour New Zealand
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