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Black History: Feb 8

Today’s post is inspired by an episode of Top Chef. I had not heard of Edna Lewis and her legacy was the theme. Her book is now on my list. Truly inspiring for a black woman to make a mark as a chef before the civil rights movement.

www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...
What Made Edna Lewis the Mother of Soul Food
The Virginia-born chef did more than anyone to elevate Southern food to haute cuisine
www.smithsonianmag.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM