Tag: 1940s

The Mystery Behind The Mystery Chef

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The Mystery Chef had a radio show during the 1930s and 1940s that introduced gourmet recipes that were affordable but little is really known about him. I will admit getting to the bottom of who was the man behind The Mystery Chef was a little bit difficult. I read quite a bit of news paper … Continue reading The Mystery Behind The Mystery Chef

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Dione Lucas: The Mother of French Cooking in America

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When thinking of French cooking in mid century America, most of our thoughts go straight to Julie Child and her iconic tome dedicated to French cuisine Mastering the Art of French Cooking. There are some that also probably think that Child’s cooking show “The French Chef” was the first of its kind but a few … Continue reading Dione Lucas: The Mother of French Cooking in America