About this ebook
This is a story of a French gentleman who was
influenced by stories and pictures of his grandfather’s trips to the United
States. He grew up with these accounts of his grandfather’s journeys, exciting
his imagination. Together with his dream of becoming a chef one day, they
developed into the ultimate catalysts for his decision to live in America. He
encountered challenges at the beginning of his life in the USA, like the
language barrier. But he believed in his dream and worked hard at it,
unshakeable in his conviction that America was and still is the land of
opportunity.
About the author
Claude E. Millien is a retired executive chef. He was a member of the Vatel Club NYC, Executive Chef Association, Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, and The American Culinary Federation. In the ‘60s and ’70s, Claude was involved in cooking contests and received some impressive awards:
1st Prize for Buffet NYC, 1962
1st Prize for Classic Cooking, 1962
1st Prize of Excellence for Decoration, Montreal, Canada, 1962
Chef of the Year, Connecticut, 1974
Claude was a remarkable executive chef and mentor, who was as comfortable in his kitchen as he was in his dining room. He has the knowledge, love, and patience to teach in both areas of the industry.
