Monday, February 20, 2006

Cookshack Features Frank Terranova at the National Restaurant Association Show

Cookshack Features Frank Terranova at the National Restaurant Association Show

Cookshack, Inc., manufacturer of smoker ovens, announces that Chef Frank Terranova of Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI will prepare a variety of smoked food dishes in the Cookshack booth at the NRA Show, May 20 to 23 in Chicago.

Ponca City, OK (PRWEB) May 11, 2006 –-

Cookshack, Inc., is proud to announce that Chef Frank Terranova, associate instructor at Johnson & Wales University’s prestigious College of Culinary Arts, will prepare a variety of smoked foods dishes in Cookshack booth 1585 at the 2006 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Terranova is the host of Cooking with Class, a daily television cooking segment on Channel 10, the NBC affiliate in Providence, RI.

Terranova’s culinary career began at the popular Twin Oaks Restaurant in Cranston, RI, where he worked as a chef for 15 years. Prior to joining the faculty at Johnson & Wales, he was a culinary instructor at high schools in Massachusetts. Terranova also was executive chef of the Culinary Arts School at Rhode Island School of Design.

A seafood and grilling specialist, Terranova has been named the grand prize winner in national seafood and smoked foods competitions. He is the recipient of numerous other medals and awards for his culinary accomplishments. With a culinary career that spans 30 years, Terranova is a certified executive chef and a certified culinary educator through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). He resides with his family in Cranston, RI.

Frank Terranova is the co-author of “New Paradigm Cooking: A Tasteful Shift in Healthy Eating”, published by Favorite Recipes Press (1996). The book was developed to feature healthy foods that taste great. Registered dietician Nancy Sandbach co-authored the book, and recipes include a nutritional profile and a wine selection is provided for each entrée. “New Paradigm Cooking” is available at www. amazon. com, as well in bookstores throughout Rhode Island, or by calling 401-942-3215.

Cookshack, Inc. has manufactured fine quality smoker ovens for over 40 years. Its product lines serve residential customers, commercial operations and competition cooks. Cookshack offers barbecue sauces, dry spice blends and rubs, woods for smoking and barbecue accessories. In late 2003, Cookshack added the Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack line of 100% wood burning pits to its selection. To learn more about Cookshack and Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack products, call 1-800-423-0698 or visit www. cookshack. com.

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