The Ungarnished Truth

A Cooking Contest Memoir

Ellie Mathews

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English

Penguin USA
03 March 2009

Biography: general; Autobiography: general; Memoirs; Gender studies: women

A woman, a chicken dinner, a million dollars-and a romp through the heartland of America's competitive cooking culture.

When Ellie Mathews entered her Salsa Couscous Chicken in the venerable Pillsbury Bake-Off, she never imagined she'd win the grand prize. Immediately after Alex Trebek announced that her dish had won a million dollars, she was thrown into the limelight. Booked with Oprah and Rosie-even photographed for the New York Times in a vest made of ostrich feathers-she instantly became the reigning queen of chickendom, the Pillsbury ""It Girl"" of the moment.

With a dash of self-deprecating humor and a pinch of biting social commentary, Ellie takes readers on her roller coaster ride to the top of the food chain as the Pillsbury prizewinner. As a cooking contest insider, she goes behind the counter and beyond the aprons and oven mitts to reveal a fascinating slice of Americana.

By: Ellie Mathews
Imprint: Penguin USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9780425225783
ISBN 10: 042522578X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 March 2009
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Ungarnished Truth: A Cooking Contest Memoir

""A page-turner."" -Seattle Post- Intelligencer ""Enthusiastic and sharp."" -Kirkus Reviews ""With graceful writing, Mathews takes us behind the scenes at the Bake-Off."" -Minneapolis Star Tribune