Photos: Nancy Silverton through the years

Nancy Silverton’s pastries at La Brea Bakery and Campanile kicked off a return to respectability for American baking.  (Handout / Handout)

After leaving Campanile, Nancy Silverton returned her bread to farmers markets from time to time.   (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

When Pizzeria Mozza first opened, Nancy Silverton worked the pizza line making sure every detail was right.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

That mozzarella bar all grown up - Nancy Silverton crafts her specialties at Osteria Mozza.  (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)

The lady is a champ! Nancy Silverton with a very happy Joe Bastianich at Monday night’s James Beard Foundation Awards.  (S. Irene Virbila/Los Angeles Times)