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Examining what it takes to put food on your plate

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

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The Food Chain: The Queen of Creole

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The Queen of Creole

28/01/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - The Food Chain, The Queen of Creole

Can a restaurant help to change the course of a country?

Meet 94-year-old creole chef, Leah Chase. During her time she’s hosted US Presidents, civil rights activists, and music legends from Ray Charles to Michael Jackson.

Meet 94-year-old Leah Chase. For 70 years she has led the kitchen at New Orleans famous Dooky Chase restaurant. During her time, she’s hosted US Presidents, civil rights activists, and music legends from Ray Charles to Michael Jackson.  Her specialty is serving creole classics like gumbo, fried chicken and sweet potatoes. This week, in collaboration with BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme, the BBC’s Dan Saladino sits down with Leah as she tells her story through the food she’s cooked - and asks whether a restaurant can change the course of a country.  


(Image: Leah Chase in the dining room of the Dooky Chase restaurant in New Orleans. Credit: Dan Saladino)

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