Background
Jean Hewitt was born on August 15, 1925, in Ipswich, England. When Jean was 23 years old, she came to the United States.
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The New York Times Weekend Cookbook
(Presents recipes especially for such occasions as tailgat...)
Presents recipes especially for such occasions as tailgate picnics, summer beach parties, Christmas suppers, and Sunday brunches.
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1975
The New York times New England heritage cookbook
("To compile the recipes contained in this book Jean Hewit...)
"To compile the recipes contained in this book Jean Hewitt traveled throughout the region, selecting the best and most authentic recipes available after interviewing New England cooks in their own homes - and these recipes are presented here in a form that can be followed with ease by even the inexperienced cook." -from the front flap Jean Hewitt was "born in Ipswich, England, in 1925, she moved to New York during World War II, after studying at the Westminster School for Chefs in London. She was a charter member of Les Dames d'Escoffier and a lifetime fellow of the Culinary Institute of America.Mrs. Hewitt held degrees in food and nutrition from the University of London and Columbia University." -from the New York Times article dated February 11, 1997.
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1977
Family Circle Quick Menu Cookbook
(Collection of 75 quick and delicious menus and basic supp...)
Collection of 75 quick and delicious menus and basic supplies for a well stocked kitchen. Triple tested recipes for spring, summer, fall and winter.
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1978
New York Times New Natural Foods Cookbook
(Provides natural foods devotees with a collection of trad...)
Provides natural foods devotees with a collection of traditional and gourmet recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, fish, meat and poultry, vegetables, salads, vegetarian dishes, breads, pasta, desserts, relishes, and baby foods.
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1982
Cooking for Two Today
(Two experienced cookbook authors collect two hundred easy...)
Two experienced cookbook authors collect two hundred easy-to-prepare recipes, including fifty full meals that can be prepared in less than thirty minutes.
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1985
New York Times Heritage Cookbook: Over 2,000 of America's Favorite Recipes
(Contains more than 2,100 authentic heirloom recipes from ...)
Contains more than 2,100 authentic heirloom recipes from six different regions of the United States, and highlights such tasty dishes as Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo, Cape Cod Clam Chowder, Pan-Fried Oregon Trout, and Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie.
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1995
Jean Daphne Hewitt
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Education
Hewitt studied at the Westminster School for Chefs in London. She also held degrees in food and nutrition from the University of London and Columbia University.
Career
Hewitt devoted her career to the study of culinary arts, first as the head of the home economics department at Evans Research and Development Corp., beginning in 1953. She began work at the New York Times in 1961 as a food reporter and critic. She established a test kitchen for the Times in 1969 and began testing recipes and various foods. Hewitt later joined the staff of Family Circle magazine as its food editor. She stayed at the publication from 1975 to 1993. Hewitt retired in 1993. During her career, she was a Culinary Institute of America fellow (lifetime).
Achievements
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Mrs. Hewitt wrote a number of New York Times Cook Books, including ''Main Dish,'' ''Heritage'' and ''Weekend.'' Her ''Large Type Cook Book'' and ''New Natural Foods Cook Book'' were forerunners in their respective fields, as was her ''International Meatless Cook Book.'' Four of her books received James Beard Food and Beverage Book Awards.
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The New York times New England heritage cookbook
("To compile the recipes contained in this book Jean Hewit...)
1977 -
New York Times Heritage Cookbook: Over 2,000 of America's Favorite Recipes
(Contains more than 2,100 authentic heirloom recipes from ...)
1995 -
New York Times New Natural Foods Cookbook
(Provides natural foods devotees with a collection of trad...)
1982 -
Cooking for Two Today
(Two experienced cookbook authors collect two hundred easy...)
1985 -
The New York Times Weekend Cookbook
(Presents recipes especially for such occasions as tailgat...)
1975 -
Family Circle Quick Menu Cookbook
(Collection of 75 quick and delicious menus and basic supp...)
1978
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The New York times New England heritage cookbook
Connections
Jean's first husband, Dr. Eric J. Hewitt, whom she married in 1949, died in 1976. In 1983, she married James Blair, who survives her. She is also survived by two sons, Gordon Hewitt and Geoffrey Hewitt.
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United States United Kingdom
Career
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1953 - 1961
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1961 - 1975
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1975 - 1993