MichelNischan.com: Taste the healthy life in 2004 - its pure and simple!

(PRWEB) February 2, 2004 --When Chef Michel Nischan wrote Taste Pure and Simple (Chronicle Books; 2003), his dream was to create a cookbook that expressed his philosophical, cultural, and visual interpretation of healthy and creative food. He managed to exceed his expectation by creating the 2003 bestselling cookbook that has quickly become a must-have!" Michel continues his quest to convey this pure and simple" philosophy through his new web site -- http://www.MichelNischan.com There youll find more about Michel and how he started in the culinary world along with recipes, writings, photographs, and the opportunity to ask Michel cooking and lifestyle questions. Find out what the media are saying, where Michel will be appearing, and follow the links to other sites featuring Michel and his recipes. The site is updated regularly with upcoming events and new recipes.

Michel Nischan is President of Sources and Resources, a culinary projects firm specializing in well-being and cultural food preservation, as well as sustainable and renewable business practices for the foodservice industry. His philosophy is embodied in one of his many current projects as Executive Consulting Chef for Song, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, where he has worked to design and implement fresh, wholesome, healthful, organic, and delicious food for airline customers at a moderate cost. Recently, Michel has associated with India & South Asias finest and largest chain of hotels -- Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces -- ahead of its time since 1903 -- a Tata Enterprise, where he is creating a concept and design restaurant of well-being" for their Luxury properties throughout India. Michel also works with a variety of national and international companies and organizations including:

W.K. Kellogg Foundation,
Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School,
The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture,
The Yale University Sustainable Food Project,
The Johnson Foundation,
Chefs Collaborative,
Blue Oceans Institute,
French Culinary Institute,
The Ross School,
JA Zenchu, the Japanese rice farmers cooperative.

In June of 2003, Michels cookbook, Taste Pure and Simple was released simultaneous to his appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Within hours of its release, Taste rose to the number 2 slot on the Bestseller" list at Amazon.com, just under the latest Harry Potter novel! In July 2003, Taste Pure and Simple was placed on The Wall Street Journal Bestseller list, and The New York Times Hardcover Advice" Bestseller list. Taste Pure and Simple was featured in the November 11, 2003 issue of People Magazine, the August and December 2003 issues of O - The Oprah Magazine, is listed in the December 2003 issue of Bon Appétit Magazines Top Ten Cookbooks of 2003, The New York Times Cooks Gifts, with Shelf Life" by Florence Fabricant, the December 2003 issue of Better Homes and Gardens top cookbook choices for holiday gifts, the December issue of Fitness Magazine Best Cookbooks of 2003", and has been voted #2 on the Amazon.com Top 10 Customer Favorites for 2003 for Cooking, Food and Wine.

For interviews with Michel Nischan and more information, contact Beth Shepard at Beth@BethShepard.com or call (413) 863-2268, or contact Michel at Michel@MichelNischan.com

http://www.MichelNischan.com
Chef Michel Nischan
Michel@MichelNischan.com
For interviews with Michel Nischan contact Beth Shepard
Beth@BethShepard.com
(413) 863-2268