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Chef Darren McGrady has made appearances on Oprah, CNN, and the Today Show, just to name a few. See photos, interviews and get the latest on what he’s up to!
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A Bit About Chef Darren McGrady
Chef Darren McGrady was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’ William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for Presidents’ Ford, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant, event planner and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas. His first cookbook titled ‘Eating Royally; Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen’ is now in sixth print with all of his advance and royalties donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.
Eating Royally Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen Cookbook
‘Eating Royally, recipes and remembrances from a palace kitchen’ has been re-released in time for The Queens Platinum Jubilee and the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s Tragic Accident.
Eating Royally captures royal culinary history with recipes dating throughout The Queen’s 70 year reign.
McGrady spent 15 years as chef to both The Queen and Princess Diana and gives a real insight into behind the scenes of the royal family.
From hearty cooking to gourmet eating, these dishes will impress even the most discerning palates. Recipes include traditional English fare, and, of course, royal favorites.
Filled with touching photographs, mementos and personal message, ‘Eating Royally’ chronicles one chef’s extraordinary experiences within the walls of Buckingham Palace.
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Chef Darren McGrady was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’ William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for Presidents’ Ford, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant, event planner and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas. His first cookbook titled ‘Eating Royally; Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen’ is now in sixth print with all of his advance and royalties donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.