Americans Cook! Praise

"I hope you like my favorite personal recipe, Kaiserschmarren. This Austrian oven-baked pancake with raisins, served with powdered sugar and preserves, is truly a scrumptious treat that my family and I enjoy."

Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Thank you for including me in Americans Cook! and please enjoy my recipe that any home cook can master.”

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten,
Vong, New York

“Having been a Girl Scout myself, I’m happy to be called back into service again by providing an easy and fun recipe the kids will eat up.”

Chef Gale Gand, Tru,
Chicago, Illinois

Gail's Coffee Bar *new* Wheeling, Illinois

"The Americans Cook! cookbook shows the power of food to bring a diverse group of people together for a common cause. It also teaches us all that perseverance, courage, tenacity and moxy will help you reach your goals. You go, girls of Chappaqua Girl Scout Troop 2738!!!”

Chef Monica Pope, t’afia,
Houston, Texas

“I was ecstatic when I was asked to include one of my favorite recipes, Patsy’s Rigatoni Sorrentino, in Americans Cook! I whole heartedly support the Girl Scout organization and the wonderful programs this cookbook will help fund for the Girls Scouts of Westchester and Putnam Counties.”

Chef Sal Scognamillo,
Patsy's New York

"One of the best gifts I give my family is to cook for them. By doing this, I promote healthy eating and great conversations around the dinner table.Congratulations Girl Scouts!"

Blanca Aldaco
Aldaco's
San Antonio, Texas

"What a joy to have been able to contribute and support Chappaqua Girl Scout Troop 2738. The experience is wonderful and I wish you much success and great culinary adventures with "Americans Cook!"

Pam Williams, Ecole Chocolat, School of Professional Chocolate Arts

"As a longtime supporter of Girl Scouts, I am honored to contribute to Americans Cook, and to help Girl Scouts continue on their path to develop outstanding character and leadership qualities for future generations to come."

Chef Claire Criscuolo, RN
Claire's Corner Copia
New Haven, Connecticut

"Everyone can be an artist with Americans Cook!"

Scott Clark Woolley,
Cakes By Design
New York, New York

“Congratulations, Felice and the girls of Chappaqua. I am an American, a Girl Scout, a cook, and so proud to be included in your wonderful cookbook! The book is filled with delicious recipes from great cooks of all kinds. Eat it up, America, with your family and friends! And have fun doing it!

Ris Lacoste
Washington, DC

"I am proud to be an American who cooks…and proud of the young ladies of Chappaqua and their benevolent actions. Cook onward!”

Chef Matthew Karp, PLATES, Larchmont, New York

“Americans Cook! is proof that a good meal and a good cause bring out the very best in people. Congratulations to the girls of Chappaqua’s Girl Scout Troop 2738 for their success!”

Chef David Nelson, Chef 2 Chef,
Steamboat Springs, Colorado