Meet Becky Diamond Photo by Heather Raub of FrontRoom Images
Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research. Her second book, The Thousand Dollar Dinner, tells the unique story of a 19th century "Top Chef"-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of NY. The result was a luxurious 17-course feast that helped launch fine restaurant dining in America as we know it today. She is also the author of Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. Her current projects include Celebrations: Entertaining at Home the Delmonico's Way with co-author and fellow epicurean Max Tucci, and Process, focusing on the history and evolution of processed food. Latest News
Mrs. Goodfellow is now available in paperback! As seen on PBS's A Taste of History Show and PA Books on PCN. Available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
"Becky Diamond is the expert on this fascinating historical figure." ~ Chef Walter Staib, A Taste of History, PBS "A fascinating sociocultural and commercial history." ~ Publishers Weekly "[Diamond's book] fills a large gap in American culinary history." ~ Library Journal "A delicious exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential cooks." ~ Pennsylvania Heritage magazine "[The] narrative, day-in-the-life style [is] a splendid and welcomed addition to the meaty research interspersed." ~ Bryan Kozlowski, author of The Jane Austen Diet ContactIf you'd like to book Becky for a speaking engagement, food demonstration, or book club discussion, you can reach her via the following methods:
609-802-4591 beckyldiamond@yahoo.com |