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Recent Media Coverage on Pastry Chef Andrea Z. Zelen Millner

Pastry Chef Andrea Zelen Millner has been creating some of her world famous dessert at some of the most prestigious restaurants and resorts for over the last 20+ years.

Her dessert have been served on the British Airways' Concorde, at Disney's’ California Grill, The Greenbrier Resort and at the James Beard House only to mention a few. She has been reviewed in several publications including Redbook, McCall's, New York Times, Food and Wine Magazine and Woman's Day.  Her pastry creations have also appeared on such television networks as the Food Network and the Travel Channel and she was a guest chef on America’s Health Network.

Chef Zelen Millner has decided to offer for the first time her private Brownie Collection's so that you may enjoy them in your own home, office or at special parties and gatherings. We hope that you enjoy all of the wonderful desserts that we offer and your feedback is always welcomed.

Our commitment is to your total satisfaction. Please Contact US if you have any questions or comments.


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IN THE MEDIA


November 4, 2007 Florida Magazine
Holiday Entertaining
Pasty Chef Andrea Zelen's Holiday Spice Angel Food Cake
"This cake is so versatile"
"...it rises to such elegant heights "
"This creates a showcase dessert for the home baker"

November 1, 2007 M&C Magazine
Meetings and Conventions
New on the Scene - by Jennifer Nicole Dienst
"Culinary creations that will leave them craving more."

"Baked Double Stacked decadent flavors such as Chocolate Banana Brownie and Butterscotch Liquor Blondies"

September 9, 2007 The American Chef
Blog
Food Trendy - by Chef Walter Scheib
"I was in and out of Orlando within one day.. (and) caught up with Andrea Millner who worked at both the Boca Raton and the Green Brier with me."

"Her business is American Brownie Co., Inc. It is the hottest thing in brownies on QVC."

May 1, 2007
National Culinary Review
A Batch of Brownies - by Suzanne Hall
"No one had ever updated the Brownie, so that is what she (Zelen)
decided to do"
"...Brownies are very dense and fudgy, and are filled and iced with ganache"
"Others (competition) don't use ganache... That sets them apart"

April 1, 2007
Mise en Place
Turning an Everyday Classic Into a Gourmet Treat
"There is something for everyone in her collection"
"Aficionados rave about her double-decker brownies and blondies that are melt-in-the-mouth perfect"
"Partygoers and romantics praise her evening collection of liquor-filled delights"
"Diabetics and people who want to reduce their sugar intake salute her no-sugar-added selections"
March 16, 2007 2007 Chef's Gala
Benefiting - Heart of Florida United Way
"The premiere food and wine event in Central Florida"
Dessert provided by:
American Brownie Co.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Bakery
Seasons 52
The Starlight Grille, Sheraton Resorts.

March 15, 2007
Restaurant Forum
How Sweet It Is - by Alicia Callanan Mandigo
"It's remarkable to consider that such an accomplished pastry chef has found a niche in a single, humble dessert"
"(Zelen's)brownies are all natural and made from 100% American (made) ingredients"
"...rich with deep chocolate flavor, smooth with ganache and still amazingly light... suddenly it all becomes clear"
November 28, 2006
IVillage Live
"On-Air" Apple Crumble Television Demonstration
by Chef Andrea Zelen
 "Simple and easy to prepare recipes"
 "Low Fat and Low Calorie Dessert that you can feed your whole family"
February 3, 2006
Daily Buzz
 Invention Mention Segment : Delivered Gourmet Brownies
by Host
Mitch English
 "Amazing Idea for a Great Gift"
 "Melt in your mouth, fudgy brownies, and Buttery Blondies are to good to share"



July 1, 2005

Orlando Leisure Magazine
 It's Hip To Be Flat : Orlando's Newest Trendsetters
by Lisa Euwer
 "Want even more decadent?"
 "Try the (American Brownie Co.) Trio sampler of German Chocolate, Jack Daniel's and
 Triple Peanut Butter Brownies.
"

 
www.OrlandoLeisure.com



June 1, 2005
Orlando Leisure Magazine
Food & Drink Treats - by Lisa Euwer
"If you are a Brownie Lover, you owe it to yourself to check out the latest venture from Chef Andrea Millner, The American Brownie Company"
"Zelen Millner who was previously the pastry chef at the (Disney's) California Grill.."
"started the Internet and direct-mail business shortly after leaving the Disney's California Grill"

www.OrlandoLeisure.com
March 31, 2005
Orlando Weekly
Flatbread and Fashionistas - by Adrian J.S. Hale
"chocolate fondue..was great. But it hardly made up for the promise of a (American Brownie Co.) brownie plate"
"a sampler of Triple Peanut Butter, German Chocolate and Jack Daniel's-infused varieties, that they were (sold) out of"
 
www.OrlandoWeekly.com
March 2, 2005
Orlando Sentinel
Good Eating
Brownie Nation - by
Heather McPherson
Company profile and recipe contribution
"Few other foods are as appealing to a 5 year old as a 55 year old"
"People want comfort food and when it's special all the more better"

www.OrlandoSentinel.com
1999-2001 
 
ZAGAT SURVEY'S

Best Restaurant in America
Disney's C
alifornia Grill 


September 15, 1999
REDBOOK Magazine
Two in one dinners - by Tamara Holt
Flatbread story & recipe contribution

www.Findarticles.com


September 1, 1999 
McCall's Magazine
Disney Divas do Dessert
Chevre Cheesecake


July 7, 1998
WOMAN’S DAY Magazine
Dinner at Disney
Chocolate soufflé with peanut butter custard sauce recipe contribution 
“A peanut butter cup times TEN!”
May 31, 1998
NEW YORK TIMES
At Disney World, Food that’s not Mickey Mouse - by ERIC ASIMOV
Dessert were uniformly excellent”
Wonderfully crisp flat bread crusts”

www.NewYorkTimes.com

December 29, 1997
USA Today
Best Meal in the U.S.A.

www.USAToday.com


May 1, 1996
Orlando Magazine
The 1996 Golden Palm Restaurant Awards
Restaurant of Choice
"California Grill's deserts are pure indulgence"
"Try the tempting cappuccino quake or the butterscotch crème brûlèè  with almond biscotti."


March 1, 1996
Food Arts Magazine
Show Time In The Sky - by Mardee Haidin Regan
"It's true theatre-in-the-round"
"Each performer (chef) has to be the Best"
"one of only eight Tom Chandley baking ovens In-The-World..durring service is used solely (by Chef Zelen Millner) to prepare the huge, made-to-order signature soufflés."


November 1, 1995
Esquire Magazine
The Best New Restaurant of 1995 - by John Mariani
"California Grill is not just one of the best restaurants in Florida; it's a place from which American restaurateurs will surely steal ideas."
"Everything - Breads, Pastas, Ice Creams - is made on the premises"
August 31, 1995
PALM BEACH POST / (Food & Dining by Jan Norris)
California Trend Takes Hold at New Disney Diner
Fat Free Strawberry Soufflé recipe contribution
"Finally Disney Does Food”
“Chefs take time to greet guests who wander over to watch the action”
"An atmosphere of excitement that is infectious”
www.PalmBeachPost.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2003
December 2003
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Polynesian Resort
Resort Executive Pastry Chef
4 Resturant Locations
853 Room resort
April 1995
February 2003

Walt Disney World
, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Contemporary Resort
California Grill
Executive Pastry Chef
Opening team, 250 seat Award-Winning restaurant
Developed and implmented pastry concept and Dessert Menu Items
Assisted in Developement of Market inspired “On-Stage” cooking
Developed New Concepts of Full Service Resturants thruout the Walt Disney World Resort
April 1994
March 1995
Bistro L’ Europe, Boca Raton, Florida
Pastry Chef
200 seat lunch and dinner
Recipe development
Ordering and production
September 1991
April 1994
The Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Assistant Pastry Chef
800 Room hotel, 5 restaurants
Supported all restaurant outlets
Banquet production up to 3,000 people
April 1990
August 1991
Mayfair Regent Hotel, Chicago, Illinois 
Le Ciel Blu
Lead Pastry Cook
190 Room boutique hotel
Award-Winning high profile restaurant
High tea and turndown amenity service

December 1989
April 1990
Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, Florida
Top of the Tower Restaurant
Pastry Cook
1000 Room hotel, 8 restaurants
Pastry production and decoration


November 1988
April 1989
San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito, California
CIA Externship
Intimate French restaurant
Trained all positions

September 1987
December 1987
Manor Tavern, Jarrettsville, Maryland
Pastry Cook
American restaurant
August 1986
August 1987
Brandon's Restaurant, Santa Barbara, California
Pastry Cook /Garde Manger
American restaurant

EDUCATION


January 1990
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York
Degree - A.O.S. Culinary Arts, Occupational Studies

August 1986
San Diego State University, San Diego, California     
Major - Chemistry


 


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