Taylor Anne Erickson is an American model and chef. At 18, she was living overseas in Greece, France and Italy pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a model. During his trip overseas, he had lunch at a small, unassuming restaurant (with very refined decor and character) and that is when the light bulb went out. “It was love at first taste and from then on, I knew without a doubt what I had to do. I returned to the states and enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu School of French Cuisine.
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“I have been in love with cooking, and food for that matter, since before I can remember. Long before culinary school, I traveled the world in search of the perfect meal… the tenderest risotto… the risotto that barely flowed but strangely remained intact… and the most fragrant truffles… and pasta… that’s for another time because there just isn’t enough room in the summary! I’m happy to say that I finally found most of what I was looking for in one place, Paris.”
Taylor is known for her videos and wonder. “I carry a video camera everywhere and make sure to capture all these crazy adventures. The kitchen is a place where the action never stops…. I think this is the most challenging and the most amazing part of the industry. I believe that a true chef is an artist. Basically, it’s all about the magic of creating something out of nothing. I believe in putting your heart into it. After Arpege, I plan to take my culinary career into food media. I love the idea of sharing the joy of food with millions of viewers.”
In 2010, after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, Taylor was involved in starting a camp in Jacmel, Haiti for ladies and kids. This made him an envoy for the charity Word & Action, which is involved in stopping child abuse in Haiti and helping to create a healthy environment for youngsters to develop and dream. As a Word & Action ambassador, she contributes to efforts by raising awareness of the organization’s goals, objectives and priorities. “Traveling and meeting influential people in industries ranging from fashion to culinary arts to film to humanitarian endeavors has absolutely aided my ability to promote this cause. If we can all somehow come together, the power of help will become very important.
Taylor is also on the board of the Appui A L’Education Foundation. FAE is a foundation working to rebuild schools in Haiti that were destroyed by the earthquake.
Visit www.wordandaction.org for more information on how you can help Taylor with her charitable endeavors. Also visit http://taylorerickson.com/#/ to join the mailing list.
