Media Advisory
January 23, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 2017
WHAT: Celebrated Master Chef Martin Yan will host a free Chinese cuisine cooking demonstration at two local libraries. Hear from Chef Yan himself as he shares preparation and cooking techniques, discusses common ingredients and seasonings to use in different dishes and imparts valuable cooking hints. Just in time for the Lunar New Year, Chef Yan will discuss festive dishes to prepare during the Year of the Rooster. Exemplifying his “Yan Can Cook, So Can You!” motto, Yan is known for his life-long mission of promoting Chinese cuisine and his passion for teaching others the joy of cooking.
WHO: Master Chef Martin Yan
WHEN/WHERE:
- Saratoga Library
13650 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-6126
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
- Morgan Hill Library 660 W. Main Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-3196
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 3 p.m.ABOUT: Master Chef Martin Yan: Born in Guangzhou, Southern China, Yan was first inspired by his mother while spending time with her in the tiny kitchen of their family restaurant. After completing formal restaurant training in Hong Kong, Yan immigrated to Calgary, Canada. It was in Calgary where he made his first appearance on a daytime news program to demonstrate Chinese cooking. An instant hit with local viewers, Yan continues to inspire audiences around the world. He has hosted over 3,000 cooking shows broadcast worldwide and is one of the most recognizable Asian chefs in the world. Yan holds a Master’s degree in Food Science from the University of California Davis, a degree in cooking from the Chinese Cuisine Institute in Hong Kong as well as honorary degrees from Johnson and Wales University. He was certified as a Grand Master Chinese Chef from the Ontario Restaurant Association, Canada, is the author of over 30 cook books, has been a commencement speaker for various prestigious culinary institutions and his popular cooking shows have won the James Beard Award for Best Food Documentary Show for two consecutive seasons. He continues his lifetime mission to promote Chinese cuisine through his cooking shows, personal appearances and restaurants in China and North America.
The event is free and open to the public. No reservations required. Several of Yan’s cookbooks and merchandise will be available for purchase and signing following the demonstration. Light refreshments will be served.
About the Santa Clara County Library District
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) promotes knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment. Its collection includes more than 1.9 million books, videos, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks and extensive online resources accessible from home or work.
In 2014, SCCLD celebrated one hundred years of service to local residents. For the last several years, SCCLD has been consistently recognized as one of America’s Star Libraries by Library Journal. In 2016, SCCLD was ranked among the top ten large libraries in the United States in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. In 2014 and 2015, SCCLD won Innovator Awards from the Urban Libraries Council.
The Santa Clara County Library District includes two bookmobiles, an online library, seven community libraries and one branch library serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. In 2016, the Santa Clara County Library District had more than 270,000 library cardholders and welcomed 3.3 million visitors who borrowed 9.1 million items, making it one of the most used resources in the region. Visit Santa Clara County Library District online at www.sccl.org.
Contact:
Nancy Howe/Chris Brown /Lili Smith
Santa Clara County Library District
(408) 293-2326 ext. 3001/3002/3014
