Microwave Cooking for One by Marie T Smith
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Chef Boyardee
Born in Italy in 1898, Ettore Boiardi Denis arrived at Ellis Island where he took the name Hector in 1917. An excellent cook even before adolescence, he developed a culinary reputation and worked in several of New York's top-notch restaurants, including New York's famous Plaza and Ritz-Carlton hotels. In hopes of making himself look older, he grew his stylish mustache because he was usually the youngest cook in the kitchen.
His entrepreneurial skill became fine-tuned when in 1926 he opened his first restaurant, Il Giardino d'Italia, in Cleveland, Ohio. He would often give patrons who asked for recipes for his spaghetti sauce, samples in old milk bottles. Demand for his delicious creations grew and in 1928 in order to keep up with orders, he began to use a factory. Touting the low cost of his spaghetti products as a good choice to serve to the entire family, he set his sights on selling his products nationally. Weary of explaining the pronunciation of his last name, he began using the brand name Chef Boy-Ar-Dee, allowing his American customers to pronounce his name properly. In 1938, the factory was moved to Milton, Pennsylvania, where Boiardi had greater input into the quality control of the ingredients placed into his products. He even grew mushrooms in the basement factory for use in his creations.
Boiardi's company made and prepared millions of rations for the American and other allied troops during World War II. For his efforts he was awarded a gold star order of excellence from the United States War Department. In 1946, he sold his brand to American Home Foods (later International Home Foods) for around $6 million after family concerns about the company's internal growth and its struggling cashflow after growing so rapidly. ConAgra acquired International Home Foods in 2000 and continues to use his likeness on Chef Boyardee brand products.
Boiardi died in Parma, Ohio, on June 21, 1985, at the age of 87. Boiardi's wife Helen died in 1995. At the time of her death, they were survived by their only child, Mario, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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When you serve Chef Boyardee to your family, you give them a wholesome, nutritious meal as well. Because Chef Boyardee is made with premium beef and enriched pasta, it is a good source of protein. Chef Boyardee has no preservatives. Serve Chef Boyardee in 45 seconds from your microwave. The good, hot and hearty meal that your entire family loves.
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