Jack Westbrook
Published: 2014-11-15
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In a touching chronicle of American success, restaurateur Clarence Tuma of the famed Embers Restaurant at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, traces his personal history from the son of an immigrant Lebanese grocer in Depression-era Southeastern Michigan, through service in World War II, college life - then employment in food service bi - the college that was to become Central Michigabn University, to the world-recognized creator of the One-Pound Pork Chop, signature entrée of one of the state's most notable menu's.Tuma guides the reader along the trail of nine decades of his life of triumph over tribulation in this homey memoir punctuated with recipes from his repertoire of dining delights. One by one, you will meet all of Tuma's family and friends with detail lending insight to their influences on Tuma's life. You will share his journey through World War II, college & Food Service work at Central Michigan College of Education (now Central Michigan University) and the founding of one of Michigan's premiere restaurants, The Embers, crowned by the One Pound Pork Chop meal.Like a meal at The Embers, you will savor the memory of Clarence Tuma's story long after you finish.