Chef Michael Smith Set to Cook New Book at Deerhurst Resort

Interactive dinner based on "Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen" core of Muskoka gourmet getaway

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HUNTSVILLE, ON, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Canada's most popular chef and cookbook author, Michael Smith, is prepping a "cook the book dinner" and gourmet getaway at Ontario resort Deerhurst, based on his brand-new, fifth book "Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen," which is set for release September 6.

As host of the Deerhurst Resort Fall Culinary Weekend, October 28 to 30, Smith has crafted the menus for both Friday night's casual marché dinner and Saturday's interactive "cook the book" dinner event.

The Deerhurst getaway package's cookbook-themed signature evening will feature many of the "100 favourite easy recipes" Smith created for his latest book, as well as roles for many of the dinner guests. Smith will also be on hand throughout the weekend to complete food preparation with Deerhurst's kitchen team, participate in events, and sign copies of his latest book.

In addition to his success as an award-winning cookbook author and culinary activist, Smith is best known to millions as host of Food Network hit shows The Inn Chef, Chef at Large, Chef at Home and, currently Chef Abroad, watched in over 100 countries. He has also competed on Iron Chef America and received a James Beard Award for Cooking Show Excellence.

"Chef Michael Smith is a very talented professional chef and also a real champion of home cooking and easy, tasty, nutritious meals for everyone," says Deerhurst Executive Chef Rory Golden.

"Our Deerhurst Chef Michael collaboration is going to be filled with great food and great fun, so don't miss it. After all, who doesn't want to spend time with a guy who is funny and 6-foot-7 that can cook - and includes a recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies in every one of his books?"

The Chef Michael Smith at Deerhurst package includes 2-night's shared accommodation; two days' breakfast; a Friday marché dinner featuring Smith's PEI oyster martini station alongside locally produced food highlights; Saturday night's "cook the book" dinner with wine pairings and a silent auction benefitting The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation; plus one copy of his new cookbook per couple, priced from $397 per person based on double occupancy. Bookings can be made online at www.deerhurstresort.com/chefmichael or by calling 1-800-461-4393.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Michael Smith has been a professional chef for over 20 years and a passionate advocate for simple, sustainable cooking that inspires families to create their own healthy food lifestyle. In addition to his success as an author and television personality, he also serves as the official Food Ambassador for Prince Edward Island and was the lead chef at the Whistler Athlete's Village during the 2010 Olympics. In fall 2011, Smith will premiere his latest role as a web producer for his next series "Chef Michael's Kitchen" launching online at foodnetwork.ca and his own website http://chefmichaelsmith.com An avid Twitter user, @chefMICHAELsmth is proudest of his roles as dad to son Gabriel and home cook.

A Canadian landmark since 1896 and part of the Skyline Hotels & Resorts collection since 2011, Deerhurst Resort helped found the growing Savour Muskoka culinary trail. Deerhurst is also the only resort in North America to produce both its own maple syrup and wildflower honey on-site as well as growing herbs and foraging for local seasonal ingredients. Beyond its kitchens, this 420-room lakeside retreat's attractions include a live stage show, two golf courses and year-round activities, from a water park and snowmobile trails, to stables and paintball. For information and reservations, visit www.deerhurstresort.com call 705-789-6411, or tweet @DeerhurstResort.

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