Brian Theis

BRIAN THEIS (Author, THE INFINITE FEAST) is a resident of New Orleans and New York. He is a recipe developer, teacher, and home cooking maestro, with a passion for twentieth-century culinary history. His New Orleans side of the family encouraged his immersion in Creole cooking, and his Texas upbringing inspired his lifelong affinity for Tex-Mex. Theis is an honors graduate with a focus in recipe testing from the International Culinary Center in New York, with hundreds of hours of training in classic French techniques. He can be found sharing his own and others' recipes on Instagram and Facebook @theinfinitefeast, and on his website www.theinfinitefeast.com.

From the kitchen of Jacques Pépin:

"THE INFINITE FEAST is a fun guide to graciously hosting loved ones. Brian Theis does a great job melding his innate Southern Charm with experience gained from travel and time abroad.

His book will be a welcome addition to people who enjoy sharing food and drink with friends.”

—Jacques Pépin

About THE INFINITE FEAST, from Pelican Publishing, New Orleans:

Author Brian Theis takes us back to the mid-twentieth century and the foods that fed the nation’s craving for comfort and world travel. In seasonal chapters from New Year’s to the winter holidays, he provides curated and themed menus, easy to follow recipes, and kitchen tips. From casseroles and comfort foods, a Mardi Gras Jamboree, and a Polynesian Luau to a Goblin Feast and Thanksgiving Bons Temps Rouler, the dishes are just as delicious as they are picturesque! Interviews with celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, including Billy Oliva, JoAnn Clevenger, Gabriele Corcos, and Phillip Lopez, with a tribute to Leah Chase round out the offerings in this giftworthy cookbook!