Virtual Author Chat: “Getting Sauced” by Karen Katz

Ever wanted to know what it’s like behind the scenes of the Food Network? Learn all about this and more by joining us for a virtual author chat on Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss Karen Katz’s memoir GETTING SAUCED – on shelves June 4!

Order a copy of the book before our chat and receive a signed copy, available for pick up at the library

The memoirs of Karen Katz, Drenchis a fascinating, flavor-packed journey from humble culinary beginnings to the glittering, intense world of high-profile cooking shows.

As executive producer of Emeril live During its glory days, Karen Katz witnessed all the chaos, drama, and intrigue behind the scenes as the show’s growing pains unfolded like a butterflied leg of lamb. His memoirs, Drench, goes behind the scenes into the wild world of food TV production to give the reader a seat at the VIP table as she shares the dish behind every dish.

But her story isn’t a straight line from culinary school to cooking show producer. Karen grew up on Long Island, the daughter of a woman who thought a combination of Lipton Soup Mix and orange juice made the best basting liquid. Her journey, from Ms. Paul’s fish fingers to Michelin-starred dinners, takes audiences on a foodie ride of glamor, from Moo Goo Gai Pan’s Sunday family takeaway to the Swiss Alps for spit-roasted wild boar , and eventually in the Food Network kitchens where she learned all the secrets of preparing turduck for television.

Along the way, meet a culinary Who’s Who: Emeril Lagasse, Julia Child, Bobby Flay, Susan Feniger, Jacques Pepin, Jean Georges Vongerichten, Buddy Valastro, Martha Stewart and many others, just to name a few. Each in their own way taught Karen not only how to cook, but also how to cook with love and enthusiasm.