Tucson Festival of Books

Nancy Silverton


Appearing Courtesy of Gordon W. Rosier / Roy W. Mainger

Nancy Silverton is an American chef, baker, and author. The winner of the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award in 2014, Silverton is recognized for her role in popularizing sourdough and artisan breads in the United States.In 2017, Nancy was profiled in an episode of Netflix’s award-winning docu-series Chef’s Table. Her most recent work is the cookbook "Chi Spacca: A New Approach to American Cooking." 

Awards: James Beard Award