FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors/freelancers covering: Publishing, Books/Libraries, Gourmet, Cooking, Women's Interests 'Gourmet In A Pinch,' A Cookbook For Busy People Who Are Passionate About Exciting Food LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 8, 2003 /PRnetwire.com/ -- Integrity Graphics announced today the publication of "Gourmet In A Pinch," a new gourmet cookbook written by a professional California chef and cooking instructor, Chef Wendie L. Huffman. "Gourmet In A Pinch" is full of recipes for busy people who love to cook and eat amazing foods. "Most people are very busy with their careers, children, spouses and lives in general," says the author, Chef Wendie Huffman. "The majority of people would love to eat out every night at beautiful restaurants and experience other people's culinary creations. But this is not within everyone's budget." "Gourmet In A Pinch allows anyone to cook at home and have every meal be great. The recipes are easy to follow and have been extensively tested." "Cooking should be a joyous event, filled with passion and love and shared with those around you," concludes Huffman. "Gourmet In A Pinch" is available at Sur La Table (www.surlatable.com), Amazon.com or directly from the author's website (www.wendiehuffman.com). ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Chef Wendie Huffman received her formal chef training at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. During her culinary career she has served up her talents as an Executive Chef of The Last Mango, in Newport Beach, California; St. Joseph's Hospital, in Orange, California; The Pines at Genesee in Colorado; and in her own business. She has also served as an Executive Pastry Chef at Strings in Denver, Colorado; a baker, a consultant, a teacher and a party planner. She has founded and managed her own restaurant, catering company and wholesale baking company. She currently owns and operates "Touché a Tout, Catering, Event Planning and Culinary Instruction" in Southern California and she travels the country teaching cooking classes and speaking about food. As part of her desire to instruct others on the benefits of quality cuisine at home, Chef Wendie also teaches in-home cooking classes for individuals and couples. Through her company, she offers a series of dinner party classes for five or more couples, and is available for large groups who are interested in fund-raising. Additionally, Chef Wendie teaches corporate "Team Building" cooking classes. Her corporate clients include: Taco Bell, Pepsi, Southern California Edison (SCE), and Latham & Watkins, LLP. For additional information: http://www.wendiehuffman.com PUBLICATION INFORMATION: Title: Gourmet In A Pinch Author: Chef Wendie L. Huffman ISBN: 0-9723016-0-7 Retail (SRP): $16.95 Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pp. Publisher: Integrity Graphics, Calif. MEDIA CONTACT: Wendie Huffman Integrity Graphics +1-714-639-5837 +1-714-348-5837 adroit@prodigy.net /Media note: For review copies, or to request an interview with the author, call +1-714-348-5837 or e-mail adroit@prodigy.net/ # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: adroit@prodigy.net If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [source of news = Integrity Graphics ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_0708-huffman.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- prn/4c/la-ca