Why celebrity chefs should fear fame              Indeed, some
chefs have become famous by, in essence, showcasing their own
workplace tyranny, a tactic beloved by TV networks due to the
inherent dramatic heat and potential for storytelling therein.
In fact, the idea of trial by fire at the hands of a master has
become a key part of many celebrity-chef narratives. The sizzle
of a steak on the grill has dramatic properties but makes better
TV when you also feel the heat in the cheeks of the humiliated
sous-chef.  But that's a dangerous business, as Deen and her
partners have found out. The humble employee can get litigious
or chatty or both, and humiliation to build character often does
not mesh with workplace legalities. It's one thing to have a
tantrum in a Hollywood trailer; those on the star's payroll
typically just roll their eyes. But have a fit inside a big,
busy workplace full of low-paid workers and it's a whole
different souffle, chef.  Watching the Deen affair these last
couple of weeks, it also has