Chef Pol Martin

[summer]

My father was Pol Martin, the Chef from Canada. He recently passed away from cancer which he had been fighting with for over a year. I am preparing a speech and thought I would add some comments from those he might have worked with over the years or anyone who had a fond memory of him or his cookbooks. If you have any input it is greatly welcomed. Thanks so much,
Abigail

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[Pat]

Dear Abigail,

I am so sorry to hear about Pol's passing. How old was he? I ask because I took his cooking courses in Montreal in 1978 when I was 32 yrs. old. All I knew was to put a chicken in the oven or a steak in a frying pan and boil veggies. Ouch! Pol personally taught not only how to cook wonderful recipes and how to sharpen a knife, the best butter to buy (Lactancia!), best pots and knives, he also taught me self confidence and creativity in cooking and really how easy it all can be. Bringing love to my cooking really makes a difference in the taste and enjoyment of the meal. My family thanks Pol as well! God bless you.

[ericajones80]

I didn't know him, but I am sorry about your loss. From the post above me, he seemed like a great guy and a wonderful chef.

[marystu]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Today, for the first time I read one of your fathers books, Canada, The Scenic Land Cook Book; I was so moved by the book that I 'googled' him. His passion of life speaks through the pages, and his photography welcomes us into the heart of our nation. Marystu

[dkeller4]

I just joined this site today so am just finding out about your father. I am so very sorry to about his passing for your sake and for the cooking community. His cookbook, Easy Cooking for Today is absolutely my favorite and I was just Googling your father's name to see if I could find out more information about him and if he has other cookbooks. It is particularly interesting to me that he was French Canadian as that is part of my lineage also and must be why I enjoy the food so well! He did the world a favor publishing this cookbook, it is absolutely wonderful.