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Edna Lewis

(1916–2006) Chef United States

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Edna Lewis was a chef from the United States, best known for The Edna Lewis cookbook.

Quick Facts About Edna Lewis

Born
April 13, 1916
Died
February 13, 2006
Nationality
United States
Profession
Chef
Notable works
The Edna Lewis cookbook
Spouse
Steve Kingston

About Edna Lewis

Edna Regina Lewis was a renowned American chef, teacher, and author who helped refine the American view of Southern cooking. She championed the use of fresh, in season ingredients and characterized Southern food as fried chicken, pork, and fresh vegetables – most especially greens. She wrote and co-wrote four books which covered Southern cooking and life in a small community of freed slaves and their descendants, including The Taste of Country Cooking and In Pursuit of Flavor.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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