Barbara Feldman Morse

Baker

I wore out all of Maida's cookbooks. Maida Heatter was a detailed, generous teacher and it was like having a friend guiding us in the kitchen. Her recipes reminded me of my mother's baking: cakes, sponge cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, bars and more that were accessible to home bakers. My favorite, all-time recipe is Boule de Neige, created by baker Abby Mandel, who Maida included in this cookbook. It's a baked, then frozen chocolate mousse bombe that is covered in whipped cream. I usually sprinkle edible clear glitter to emphasize the sparkly snowy effect, with or without subtlety.

Ruth Rogers

American born British Chef who owns and runs the Michelin Star Italian restaurant, The River Cafe

George Geary CCP

Multi-award winning Author, Tour Guide and TV personality

Wolfgang Puck

Chef and restaurateur