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Steven Raichlen
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Steven Raichlen holding a plate of beef ribs during a Barbecue University session
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| Born | March 11, 1953 Nagoya, Japan
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| Education | Reed College (BA) |
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| Spouse(s) | Barbara Raichlen |
Steven Raichlen is a famous American writer, TV host, and chef. He is known for his many books and TV shows about grilling and barbecue. He was born on March 11, 1953.
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About Steven Raichlen's Early Life
Steven Raichlen was born in Nagoya, Japan. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States.
Steven's Education and Training
In 1975, Steven Raichlen earned a college degree in French literature from Reed College. He received a special scholarship called the Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship. This allowed him to study old cooking styles in Europe. He also trained at famous cooking schools in Paris, France, like Le Cordon Bleu.
Steven Raichlen's Books and Writing
Since 1998, Steven Raichlen's books have focused on the exciting world of grilling and barbecue from all over the globe. He has written 31 books!
Popular Barbecue Books
Some of his most famous books include The Barbecue Bible (first published in 1998), How to Grill (2001), BBQ USA, Project Smoke, and Project Fire. His books have been translated into 17 different languages, meaning people in many countries can read them! He also wrote Planet Barbecue!, which shares stories from his travels to more than 50 countries to find the best barbecue.
Writing for Magazines
Steven Raichlen has also written articles for many well-known magazines. These include The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Food & Wine, and Bon Appétit.
Steven's First Novel
In 2012, he released his first novel, a story called Island Apart.
Steven Raichlen's TV Shows
Steven Raichlen has created and hosted several popular TV shows about grilling and smoking food.
Barbecue University and Primal Grill
He created the TV show Barbecue University, also known as BBQ U. This show aired for four seasons from 2003 to 2006. From 2008 to 2010, he hosted Primal Grill. This show taught viewers how to cook with live fire using different types of grills.
Project Smoke and Project Fire
In 2015, he created Project Smoke, which focused on different ways to smoke food. More recently, he has hosted Steven Raichlen's Project Fire.
International TV Shows
Steven also hosts TV shows in other countries. He has French-language shows like Le Maitre du Grill in Quebec, Canada. His show Steven Raichlen Grills Italy started in Italy in 2018.
TV Appearances
He has appeared on many other TV programs, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Oprah, and CNN.
Other Work and Achievements
Steven Raichlen is also the founder of Barbecue University. This is a special school that offers three-day courses on cooking with live fire. These courses are held at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Awards and Honors
Steven Raichlen has won five James Beard Foundation awards for his cookbooks. These awards are very important in the food world. He also won the 2001 James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Award for his book Healthy Jewish Cooking.
In 2015, Steven Raichlen was honored by being added to the Barbecue Hall of Fame. In 2003, Bon Appetit magazine named him “Cooking Teacher of the Year.”
Personal Life
Steven Raichlen's wife is Barbara Raichlen. They live in Coconut Grove, Florida and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
