Chef John Bubala Votes Sarah Stegner

By JULIETTE ROSSANT As readers continue to "Vote for White House Woman Chef," some include notes with their votes, of which one of the more eloquent follows, from Chicago: Sarah Stegner [of the Prairie Grass Cafe] is one of the most talented chef's in the city working today. She is warm, friendly, smart, honest and she is the champion for promoting local American products. She has got a very successful restaurant right now, but she would be able to showcase what American chef's are getting back to; local, ustainable produce and protein. I have known Sarah for many years, and she cooks with a light touch without being too fussy. Her charm and poise would be the perfect foil for the testosterone-driven White House. She has been a driving force behind our local farmers market called the Green City Market. She would have Mrs. Bush digging up the front lawn and planting lettuces and herbs. That's how committed she is to getting the best possible product to the table. Thank you for bringing to the public the awareness that all these chef's deserve. All of the chef's are qualified in their own way. Long time reader, first time with feedback. Sante - John Bubala, Chef/Owner, Thyme & Thyme Cafe Thank you, John. Readers might be interested to note that Sarah & Co. are supported by Elizabeth Stegner -- Sarah's mother. Mrs. Stegner started making pies for her family when she first got married 45 years ago. Dessert means "pie" in the Stegner family. "When my husband first wanted pie I started reading and reading and reading about how to make pie," she says on the Prairie Grass website, "and I learned to work quickly, use good ingredients, and keep my hands out... I like pie - it's very American." Previous Profiles for White House Woman Chef: Profile: Allison Vines-Rushing for White House Chef Profile: Lucia Watson for White House Chef Profile: Barbara Lynch for White House Chef Profile: Suzanne Goin for White House Chef Profile: Louise Lamensdorf for White House Chef Profile: Anita Jaisinghani for White House Chef Profile: Julie Francis for White House Chef Profile: Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger for White House Chef Profile: Traci Des Jardins for White House Chef Profile: Anita Lo for White House Chef Profile: Sara Moulton for White House Chef Profile: Nora Pouillon for White House Chef Profile: Scooter Kanfer for White House Chef Profile: Cat Cora for White House Chef Profile: Diane Forley for White House Chef Previous articles: Paula Deen & Friends Sante Magazine Recognizes Jody Adams Shortlisting White House Chefs? Times-Picayune: Spicer for President(ial chef) NAMC Newswire: A Woman in the White House Before 2008? Ventura, CA, Gets Into White House Chef Search Dallas-Ft. Worth Notes Chef Louise's White House Nomination Roland Mesnier's Dessert University Congratulations: James Beard Awards Nominees Ojai Valley News: Diane Forley for White House Chef Denver Supports Jennifer Jasinski for White House Chef James Beard Awards: Dearth of Top Women Chefs? Today Show Emulates Iron Chef America Wireless Flash: White House Woman Chef Fortune Smiles on superchefblog's White House Chef Poll Cat Cora Wins on Iron Chef America Anita Lo Defeats Mario Batali on Iron Chef America Atlantic Monthly: White House Chefs Cat Cora, Anita Lo: Sexing Up Iron Chef America Joe Guzzardi: If Not Governor, White House Chef Reminder 1: Vote for White House Woman Chef Vote For White House Woman Chef Superchefblog: Catalyst for White House Woman Chef? --> back to superchefblog