Carol Brock (December 14, 1923, Queens – July 27, 2020, Manhasset, New York) was a food critic and founder of Les Dames d'Escoffier.[1] She was also a philanthropist.[2] The State University of New York at Cobleskill awarded her a doctorate of Humane Letters in 2016.[3]
Carol Brock | |
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| Born | December 14, 1923 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 2020 (aged 96) Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Queens College, City University of New York New York University |
| Occupation | Food critic |
| Spouse | Emil Andrew Brock |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editCarol Jean Lang was the only child of Charles and Helen. Her father ran a butcher shop, while her mother was a homemaker, and the family lived in Beechhurst, Queens. She earned a home economics degree from Queens College, City University of New York and a master's in food science from New York University. She married accountant Emil Andrew Brock when she was 20 years old.[1]
Career
editBrock was a food journalist at the New York Daily News who strove to break what she called the "Pyrex ceiling".[1]
Earlier, she worked for 23 years at Good Housekeeping magazine before spending three years as food editor of Parents magazine before moving to the Daily News in 1971.[1]
She started at Good Housekeeping as an assistant food editor. Responsible for developing recipes, Brock eventually was a contributing editor for several of the magazine's cookbooks.[2]
Death
editAt the age of 96, Brock died of respiratory failure at North Shore Hospital.[4] She was survived by sons Brian and Craig.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Leland, John (August 12, 2020). "Carol Brock, Who Pushed at a 'Pyrex Ceiling,' Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "Carol Brock, Food Journalist, Philanthropist, and Trailblazing Founder of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI), Dies". PR Newswire. July 27, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ Great Neck Public Schools (August 26, 2016). "Culinary Trailblazer Carol Brock Receives Honorary Doctorate". Great Neck Record. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ Amati, Chiara (August 13, 2020). "Muore a 96 anni la food writer americana Carol Brock, il ricordo di Lidia Bastianich". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved August 29, 2022.