Author of:
Cuisine Nicoise: Sun-kissed Cooking from the French Riviera
Available now on Amazon.com
Hillary Davis is the author of the cookbook, Cuisine Nicoise: Sun-Kissed Cooking from the French Riviera (Gibbs Smith). She is a freelance writer on food and travel, a cooking instructor, and passionate food blogger. Her author web site can be found at: www.Hillary-Davis.com
Hillary lived in England for ten years and then Paris and the South of France for thirteen years, where she began to hone her cooking skills by asking for coaching from the women in her local village. She honed her palette with many years' of dining in the Michelin stars. As a result she has volumes of journals filled with recipes, memories, photographs of favorite dishes both made and consumed at restaurants. She is continuing the tradition by sharing her thoughts on food and cooking with you here on her cookbook review blog.
Click here to watch Chronicle TV (WMUR-Channel 9) Interview with Hillary Davis: WMUR Interview with Hillary Davis
Click here to listen to WKBK radio interview with Hillary Davis: http://bit.ly/a1md0s
Food Books Author:
Cuisine Nicoise: Sun-Kissed Cooking from the French Riviera (2013)
Follow Me Guide to Lower Manhattan (2004-2006)
The Two Blondes Restaurant Guide (2000-2006)
Blogs Author:
The Best Cookbooks List
YouTube: HillaryDavisFoodTV
His and Her Restaurant Guide (2004-2006)
Blonde Food (2004-2006)
Food Articles:
- 10/2011 "Cheese Making At Home", New Hampshire Magazine
- 8/2011 "Field Notes: Chef Michael Webb," New Hampshire Magazine
- 10/2010 "Quick Look: Cantine Restaurant," New Hampshire Magazine
- 9/2006 "There's No Place Like a Dream Home," by Hillary Davis, Home Living Connecticut
- 9/2006 "Planning For A Self-Financed Retirement," by Hillary Davis, CT Business Magazine
- 7/2006 "Renovations: Adding Comfort and Value," by Hillary Davis, Home Living Connecticut
- 6/2006 "Money Getting Dearer?," by Hillary Davis, CT Business Magazine
- 9/2005 "A Bistro Majoring in French," by Hillary Davis, New Hampshire Magazine
- 5/2004 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Cafe at Noone Falls
- 5/2004 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Dolphin Striker Restaurant
- 4/2004 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: The Fitzwilliam Inn
- 3/2004 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe
- 3/2004 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Leslie's Tavern
- 2/2004 "Restaurants With Extraordinary Desserts," by Hillary Davis, New Hampshire Magazine
- 1/2004 Tastes of New Hampshire Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Pesce Bleu
- 12/2003 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: Post Office Square Cafe
- 12/2003 "A Gastronomic New Year's Eve," by Hillary Davis, New Hampshire Magazine
- 7/2003 Expert Picks by Hillary Davis, New Hampshire Magazine
- 6/2003 Gourmet Buzz by Hillary Davis, New Hampshire Magazine
TV Appearances:
- 4/2005 Half hour Feature Interview Chronicle TV (WMUR)
- 4/2005 One hour Feature Interview on FYI New Hampshire's Book Talk with host Marty Bove
Radio Appearances:
- 9/2010 Half hour feature interview WKBK "What's Cooking"
- 9/2005 Half hour feature interview with Mary Jones Midday Talk Show (CT)
- 7/2004 Hour feature on Good News Broadcasting (NYC)
- 5/2004 Half hour feature interview with Sandy Fenton's Talk Show on WHP580
- 2/2003 Half hour feature interview with Lucas Paris' Talk Show on WBK-Keene
Print Press Coverage:
- 3/2011 Feature article in Union Leader newspaper. Click here to read.
- 2/2011 Chocolate Challenge Judge, New Hampshire Magazine
- 12/2010 MarcheDimanche food blog reviewed by Baking Bar
Excerpt: "This is one of the most fabulous websites I have come across in quite some time!
Hillary Davis is simply an exquisite writer when it comes to food. Her language and conversational tone make easy yet informative reading. Hillary is well travelled and an experienced food writer in many countries. She really has made a career out of doing something she loves!
Not only does Hillary write but she also creates many videos which are all on her YouTube channel. I am determined to watch them all as they are so interesting and I recommend you do the same! Hillary has had the pleasure to interview or be taught by many famous cooks such as Patricia Wells. As well as being interviewed herself many many times.
Hillary truely is a woman after my own heart. Check out her website at : http://marchedimanche.typepad.com/marche-dimanche/
This website is guaranteed to get your mouth watering with the scrumptious write-ups of all the places which Hillary visits.
Once you start reading or watching Hillary's many articles you will find yourself completely absorbed in a world of utter food bliss and knowledge. I find many of the videos so interesting as we simply do not have the same food culture in the UK." - 2/2010 Chocolate Challenge 2010 Judge, New Hampshire Magazine
- 1/30/2010 "Got an idea? Make an App," The Keene Sentinel/Buisness
- 1/27/2010 "Emergency Leads To New iPhone App", Nashua Telegraph
- 1/19/2010 iPhonemom Review of My Town Contacts app
- 1/18/2010 O'Dwyers PR Blog Review
- 1/18/2010 "Five Questions About New iPhone App", Concord Monitor
- 1/12/2010 Appshouter.com Review of My Town Contacts app
- 9/2005 "Girlfriends Escape to NYC this Fall," Crofton News-Crier
- 12/2004 "Tips From The Divas," New Hampshire Magazine
- 7/8/2004 "Insider's Guide To Lower Manhattan", downtown express
- 5/2004 "Follow Her: A New Guidebook to Lower Manhattan," Voices of Lower Manhattan
- 3/2004 "Follow Me Guide to Lower Manhattan," Books in Review
- 1/2004 Chocolate Challenge Judge, New Hampshire Magazine
- 8/2003 "Two Blondes Offer Tips On Restaurants," The Union Leader
- 5/2003 "Two Blondes Guide Dishes Out Region's Good Eats," Nashua Telegraph
- 5/2003 "Blonde Book Signing," Peterborough Transcript
- 4/2003 "New Blonde Guide for 2003," Monadnock Ledger
- 11/2002 Tastes of New England Dining Review by Hillary Davis: "Two Blondes Make One Great Restaurant Guide"
- 6/2002 "Chow Down With The Two Blondes," New Hampshire Magazine
- 3/2002 "A Lot To Digest," New Hampshire Business Review
- 12/2001 "Guide Features Local Restaurants," The Keene Sentinel
- 9/2001 "Two Blondes Take On The Food World," Mondadnock Ledger
Book Endorsements:
Follow Me! Guide To Lower Manhattan:
"No one has explored Lower Manhattan like Hillary Davis. It's all here for you to experience and enjoy. Even if you lived there your whole life, you really don't know this place till you read this book." - Regis Philbin, TV Host
"Having lived in the place myself, I assure you that Hillary Davis tells everything there needs to be known about Lower Manhattan." - P. J. O'Rourke, New York Times Best Selling Author(Modern Manners, Bachelor's Home Companion, Parliament of Whores, Holidays in Hell)
"Hillary Davis has written an engaging, heartfelt and authoritative guide that captures the true essence of Lower Manhattan. She brings this vital area of the city to life. You'll be entertained and inspired, and most importantly ---knowledgeable when you come to visit." - Drew Nieporent, Restaurateur: Nobu, Tribeca Grill, Corton, The Coach House
"Lower Manhattan is a gorgeous place to walk around and sightsee and Hillary Davis' book has some great walking tours. She's included little details which one could easily miss plus some very interesting historical information....and she's given us plenty to drool over in her restaurant recommendations too." - Adrienne Petterson, Books in Review
"Davis spent two years gathering anecdotes, getting restaurant tips from friends, and spending time in libraries, museums, and historical societies to research the area history and write the guide." - Erica Stein, downtown express
"The sadness and anger she felt in the wake of September 11 inspired her to revisit her notes (from ten years earlier when she lived in Lower Manhattan) and turn them into something: a guide book to Lower Manhattan. Davis decided to work on the book while volunteering for Mayor Bloomberg's mayoral campaign in 2001. The resulting 300 page tome is part history lecture, part guided walking tour, part personal narrative, accompanied by exhaustive dining and shopping listings." - Amy Zimmer, Voices of Lower Manhattan
"I highly recommend Hillary Davis' Follow Me Guide to Lower Manhattan. Her walking tours of Ground Zero, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Broadway were one of the best I've ever seen. They were very easy to follow, helpful and detailed." - Linda Blachlyl, Crofton News-Crier
"You were a great guest....just listen!" - Sandy Fenton, "Let's Talk Travel," WHP 580 Talk Radio
Two Blondes Restaurant Guide:
"Davis lived in England and France for more than 20 years and worked for a year in London restaurants while researching a book on becoming a great chef. Beaulieu has traveled the world as a principle in a film production company." - The Keene Sentinel
"But, really, the best thing about the guide is that it's just plain fun to read. It almost makes one long to share a meal with the two blondes....." - Jane Ecklund, Monadnock Ledger
"These two fans of the thriving dining scene make a point of stopping by all the newest eateries and have many revealing details to share in their guidebook." - New Hampshire Magazine
"These ladies' love of good food and ambiance, as well as their love for the region, is evident in each review. I would strongly suggest picking up this informative book and perusing it for your next dining experience." - Tastes of New England
"In researching The Two Blondes Restaurant Guide, Beaulieu gained four pounds, she allowed, and Davis gained eight. Is restaurant reviewing hard work? "Oh, if this is called work," Beaulieu said,"give me more work!" - Steve Sherman, Monadnock Home Companion
"In pursuit of prime dining experiences, the two blondes travel---and eat---extensively, sometimes indulging in two lunches a day." - Lynn Tryba, Nashua Telegraph
"Despite the humorous writing, the criteria are fairly stringent. Absolute cleanliness, both in the kitchen and in the dining area, is a must. A pleasant wait staff is just as necessary." - Cindy Kibbe, New Hampshire Business Magazine
"Hillary Davis is a perfectionist. That matters when you have a TV guest." - Kevin Flyn, reporter for Chronicle TV (CBS)
Speaking Engagements:
- 7/23/2011 Judge, Cadillac Food Challenge- Celebrity Chef Jonathan Waxman vs. Celebrity Chef Jason Santos
- 7/24/2011 Moderator on food panel "Food Trends", TECHmunch, Boston, MA
- 3/2009 Public Relations Society of America, in Hartford, CT, topic of speech: Crossover: Key To Long Term Career Success
- 9/2006 Celebrity Cruise Lines, topic of seminar: Bringing Out The Book In You
- 9/2005 NBC's Connecticut Women's Expo, topic of speech: Get Me To The Next Level!: "Why Women Should Publish To Achieve Their Dreams And Goals"
- 9/2005 New York City Pen Show, topic: Is Your Inner Voice Calling You To Write?
- 5/2005 Celebrity Cruise Lines Guest Enrichment Lecturer: Food and Travel topics
- 3/2005 Center For Culinary Arts, CT, topic: Workshop In Publishing A Cookbook
- 9/2004 Celebrity Cruise Lines Guest Enrichment Lecturer on Food and Travel
