Made From Scratch: A Memoir - Hardcover

Lee, Sandra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0696239191 ISBN 13: 9780696239199

Publisher: Meredith Books, 2007

Synopsis

A celebrity chef describes her struggle to achieve success, from a difficult childhood with an abusive mother, to her early attempts to establish her own business, and to her rise as a best-selling author and television food icon.

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The true story of how celebrity chef Sandra Lee went from being raised on food stamps to starring in her own TV show, Semi-Homemade Cooking, on the Food Network.

This powerful, emotional, and astonishing story will inspire anyone who has faced adversity to overcome challenges and persevere. Sandra’s candid account of her personal journey offers a rare glimpse into the life of the woman behind the phenomenal success of Semi-Homemade. Smart, witty, and moving, Made From Scratch is an uplifting tale of determination and survival. Sandra is stunningly open about her abusive childhood and the responsibility thrust upon her at an early age to be the caretaker of her family.

Through a series of tragedies and challenges, she painfully discovered that we are all responsible for the choices we make in life. With the guidance of her grandmother, Sandra learned to be a self-sufficient and independent woman. After moving to Wisconsin at 15 to live with her father, an unexpected tragedy and the fallout from his mistakes required her to get her own apartment while still in high school. At 21, Sandra moved to Los Angeles, where she found tremendous success, launching her first product line, Kurtain Kraft. Working with the gritty resolve and make-do skills she learned as a child, she became a millionaire by the time she was 25, only to lose her fortune before the age of 30 and have to start all over again. Sandra started Semi-Homemade, smarter and wiser from her past mistakes, and has never looked back.

Now dedicated to helping others through various charities and foundations, Sandra is committed to aiding and inspiring people to reach their dreams. Her unforgettable story will show that if she can do it, you can too. Made From Scratch will make you laugh, cry, think, and embrace the grace and glory in every day. Sometimes feisty but always sincere, Made From Scratch has all of the ingredients that make up the recipe of a courageous life and remarkable success.

Written by:

Sandra Lee is a lifestyle expert and a New York Times and Amazon.com best-selling author. With 13 books to her credit, she is the host of a top-rated TV show, Semi-Homemade Cooking, on the Food Network. Sandra resides in Los Angeles and New York City.

Laura Morton is the author of 30 books, eight of which are New York Times best sellers, including The Truth Is, Melissa Etheridge’s memoir; Bringing Elizabeth Home, the Elizabeth Smart story; and Healthy Living, Joan Lunden’s personal journey. Laura lives in New York.

About the Author

Sandra Lee is an internationally acclaimed life & style expert and New York Times best-selling author. She is the premier authority of Semi-Homemade(r) cooking - a quick and easy method of food preparation where nothing is made from scratch but everything tastes homemade. Her cooking approach, featuring smart shortcuts; fast, fabulous food; and savvy style ideas is a hit on Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, one of Food Network's highest-rated cooking shows. Sandra has also been featured on The View, Today, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, CNN, Fox News Live, and Good Day Live. She has also appeared in numerous publications across the country including, People, Time, Newsweek, W Magazine, Brandweek, Better Homes and Gardens(r), Gourmet, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Meredith Books
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0696239191
• ISBN 13: 9780696239199
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 271