NOTED lecturer and food writer, Francine Segan regularly appears on radio and TV including CBS, Discovery and History channels and the Food Network.
Both the James Beard Foundation and IACP nominated Ms. Segan's latest book, Opera Lover's Cookbook, for awards. She writes a monthly feature for the Tribune Media Syndicates, which has included interviews of such noted chefs as: Jacques Pepin, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali.
Ms. Segan's lively and informative lectures range in topic from Dining Customs of Ancient Greece to How to Taste Chocolate. She addresses audiences across the country for organizations including The Smithsonian Museum, Virginia Fine Arts Museum, New York Times Travel Show, 92nd Street Y, Museum of Natural History, Princeton Club, New York Chocolate Show, and Newport Historical Association.
In December 2009 Francine Segan was named USA spokesperson for Italian sweets by Italy's national association of confectioners, Associazione Industrie Dolciarie Italiane, A.I.D.I. (www.DolceItalia.com) Director Mario Piccialuti notes, "I am very pleased that Francine Segan is the spokesperson for Italian traditional sweets. Her background in Italian food history coupled with a deep understanding of contemporary Italian culture and true appreciation of Italian desserts and dessert wines make her an ideal ambassador for Italian sweets. With her love of and interest in our sweets tradition I am sure she will have also Americans loving them too!"
Courtesy of Francine Segan's Official Site.