Chef Emeril Lagasse is a well-known celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is best known for his catchphrase 'Bam!' and his New Orleans-style cooking. He has written several cookbooks, including 'New New Orleans Cooking' and 'Louisiana Real and Rustic'. He is also the founder of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which supports children's educational programs in the culinary arts. He is often seen wearing an APRON while cooking on television.