Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton
Silverton at St Mary's College in 2019
Born (1954-06-20) June 20, 1954 (age 70)
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States citizenship
EducationLe Cordon Bleu, London
Ecole Lenotre Culinary Institute
Occupation(s)Chef
Author
Years active1979 - present
Employer(s)Osteria Mozza
Pizzeria Mozza
Notable workThe Mozza Cookbook
Breads from the LaBrea Bakery
Spouse
(m. 1984; div. 2007)
Children3
AwardsOutstanding Chef, James Beard Foundation Award (2014)
Best of Food and Entertaining (1999) Bon Appétit
Pastry Chef of the Year, James Beard Foundation (1990)

Nancy Silverton (born June 20, 1954) is an American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author. The winner of the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award in 2014, Silverton is recognized for her role in popularizing sourdough and artisan breads in the United States.[1]

  1. ^ Hallock, Betty (May 5, 2014). "Nancy Silverton wins Outstanding Chef at James Beard Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 November 2014.