Jasper White grew up on a farm in New Jersey, where he learned to cook from his Italian grandmother. He is one of America's leading chefs and teachers of contemporary American cooking. He began his career in 1973, first attending the Culinary Institute of America, then working in restaurants in New York, San Francisco, Florida and Seattle. In 1983 Jasper and his wife, Nancy, opened Jasper's, one of two Boston restaurants to be awarded four and a half stars by The Boston Globe and named Boston Magazine's Best of Boston eleven times out of twelve years. Jasper is currently a consultant for Legal Sea Foods, a world-renowned seafood company. He has been a guest on Julia Child's television series Cooking with Master Chefs and a winner of the James Beard Best Chef in the Northeast award. He lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children.
Jim Peterson author of Fish & Shellfish What a refreshing read! Mr.
White's personable text and clear, savory-sounding recipes kept me
up, stomach growling, to the wee hours. I was left wondering why I
don't cook lobster more often. A must for the lobster lover.
John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger coauthors of The Thrill of
the Grill In New England, where lobster rules, Jasper White is the
undisputed king of chefs. Here are excellent recipes, fascinating
information and useful tips you can really count on, making for a
delightful book that is sure to join the short list of cookbooks
you actually use again and again.
Lydia Shire chef-owner of Biba and Pignoli restaurants, Boston
Short of driving to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to eat the first
lobster of the season on the decks of the Lobsterman's Co-op, grab
hold of this book. Jasper has demystified this noble creature. Read
about how the seasons affect the meat. And once you've done that,
pour yourself a chilled glass of Amontillado as you slip down one
of Jasper's Hot Tomalley Toasts while stirring a steaming pot of
Sugar Pumpkin, Sweet Corn and Lobster Soup.
Mark Bittman author of Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and
Cooking Jasper White is the authority on New England food, but
seafood especially, and Lobster at Home is simply the last word on
the subject. Its filled with precise information and fantastic
recipes, which come not only from Jasper's kitchen but from his
soul.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino city of Boston The historical significance
of lobster to the great city of Boston, combined with the talent of
Jasper White, is bound to be a recipe for success.
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