Sporting his trademark bed head hair and a green hoodie, his blue eyes twinkle from the cover of this month’s Chatelaine. Since his first cooking show debut as “The Naked Chef” in 1999, Jamie Oliver has been emphasizing the simplicity of cooking and the importance of healthy eating to millions of television viewers. Born in Essex, England, Jamie was first discovered by the BBC while participating in a documentary film of the restaurant where he worked, The River Café. As the host of a dozen cooking series and author of nearly as many cookbooks, Jamie also takes the time to give back to his community; he has established a group of charity restaurants that help disadvantaged youth, as well as healthfully revolutionized school lunches in Britain. The magazine includes a feature article on the young chef, as well as three recipes from his new book, Jamie’s Food Revolution. 

Once you’ve read the basics of what this culinary artist is all about, you can move on to his new self-titled magazine, Jamie. This bi-monthly features tons of recipes (of course!), not to mention stories and articles covering various aspects of local and international cuisine and cooking. Beautiful pictures of artfully plated dishes fill the pages, but don’t be intimidated by their seeming complexity; this chef is a huge fan of simplicity, so most meals feature basic ingredients and easy instructions. Try a few of his flavorful recipes and your family and friends will be impressed with your newfound kitchen skills!

Come take a look at Chatelaine and Jamie in the Periodicals department!