Fritz H. Sonnenschmidt, Certified Master Chef, A.A.C., Culinary Dean of the CIA (retired), member of the American Culinary Federation, holder of the 1973 Escoffier Chair, and editor of The American Harvest, AAC Cookbook, Lebhar & Friedman. Fritz Sonnenschmidt, who worked at the CIA from 1968 to 2002, reminds us that “cooking and baking is an art; a science; and a way of sharing.” Chef Sonnenschmidt has been sharing his culinary knowledge and talent with us for many years, and his career is indeed an international affair, from his early work in Germany, his apprenticeship in Bavaria, his work in London and the Jersey Channel Islands, in New York City as Executive Chef of the Sheraton Hotels, and his summer seasonal work in Fire Island, Port Jervis, and Bombay, New Delhi, India. In addition to his four cookbooks, this multiple award-winning chef has also participated in three PBS television series, including Cooking Secrets of the CIA, Grilling Maestros, and Seasonings.