My Last Letter to Nathalie Dupree
Briefly

"Well, sweet pea, it's not your fault. You can't make meringue when it's raining." This remark encapsulates Nathalie Dupree's gentle approach to teaching and nurturing novice cooks.
"You took me out of my mother's kitchen and exposed me to things I had hardly heard, much less cooked. I arrived at the studio as a 25-year-old who knew how to make biscuits but not brioche." This underscores how Dupree transformed her apprentices' culinary skills.
"You seemed larger than life, a bona fide celebrity chef... long before Food Network... I was equally terrified and in awe, having no idea you would eventually become one of the most important people in my life." This highlights Dupree's iconic presence in the culinary world.
"You called us your chickens. You took us all under your wing and shared your knowledge and life lessons freely." This emphasizes her nurturing role in the lives of many chefs.
Read at Eater Atlanta
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