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The Kitchen Pinup
Chef-authored artisan posters spark culinary trends

By Carole Kotkin

As a cooking teacher with a keen interest in authentic ingredients, I have always been intrigued by the food posters that began to pop up in restaurants and gourmet shops more than a decade ago. Each one features an array of fruits and vegetables, all beautifully photographed and designed, making for a mouthwatering presentation.
When a friend recently asked me where she might purchase the Southwest-styled series, her query prompted me to find out a bit more about their genesis.

From true, life-scale images of heirloom tomatoes, chile peppers, squash and Indian corn of the Americas to exotic citrus and tropical and sub-tropical fruits, these vibrant posters combine the knowledge and passions of America's greatest cooks. They are alluring not only for their color and handsome design, but also for their educational slant.

Published by Ten Speed Press and commonly referred to as "chef's posters," the conceptual seed for the series was planted, appropriately, by a chef whose signature Southwest cuisine was inspired by the ingredients he hoped to showcase in print.

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