Lauren Braun Costello facts for kids
Lauren Braun Costello is a talented chef, author, and TV personality. She loves to share her passion for cooking and make it fun for everyone.
Lauren started her cooking journey in 2002. She went to The French Culinary Institute to learn all about cooking. That same year, she opened her own catering business called Gotham Caterers. She also became a food stylist. This means she makes food look amazing for photos and TV shows. Her styled food has been seen on popular TV shows like The View and The Early Show.
She also wrote a weekly cooking column called "The Competent Cook." She even helped test recipes for the famous Joy of Cooking cookbook.
In 2010, Lauren hosted a cooking show for AOL called Pantry Challenge. It was very popular, getting over 5 million views in just three months! Her recipes and party tips have been in big newspapers like The Los Angeles Times. She has also appeared on TV many times, sharing her cooking ideas. Lauren even appeared on The View with famous actors to show recipes from Julia Child.
For the past ten years, Lauren focused on her family. She raised her two sons with her husband. Now that her boys are older, she's back to sharing her unique cooking style. She has a show called "It's Lauren, of Course." She teaches people how to cook delicious meals without stress. Lauren believes there's a fun way to cook, and her food is always real and tasty. She makes everything from special packed lunches to family dinners.
Books by Lauren Braun Costello
Lauren has written three books about cooking. Her first book, Notes on Cooking: A Short Guide to an Essential Craft, came out in 2009. Many famous chefs, like Jacques Pépin and Lidia Bastianich, praised this book. They said it gives great advice and cooking know-how. The book also received good reviews from major newspapers and magazines. It even won an award and was a finalist for another.
In 2009, she also wrote The Competent Cook: Essential Tools, Techniques, and Recipes for the Modern At-Home Cook. This book helps people cook better at home. In 2010, she co-wrote Eat Your Breakfast Or Else! with Jackie Jafarian Broad.
Lauren's Education
Lauren went to Colgate University and earned a bachelor's degree. She then went to The French Culinary Institute. There, she earned a special diploma in Culinary Arts with honors. While studying, she received a scholarship from Les Dames d'Escoffier in 2003.
