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From Freetown, Virginia, to New York City, Edna Lewis carved a remarkable path. She introduced many Americans to seasonal cooking, Southern cooking — the cooking of the Black community in rural Virginia that raised her. Yet despite a life that included fame and acclaim, she is not a household name. In FINDING EDNA LEWIS, Deb Freeman travels to the places where Miss Lewis made her mark.

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Finding Edna Lewis
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Join Deb Freeman to discover the life and legacy of chef Edna Lewis, one dish at a time.
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Finding Edna Lewis
Mashama Bailey: Taking Inspiration from Edna Lewis
Chef Mashama Bailey reveals how her Savannah restaurant takes daily inspiration from Edna Lewis.
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Finding Edna Lewis
Amethyst Ganaway: Lowcountry Spiced Shark Cookout
Chef Amethyst Ganaway does a cookout with Lowcountry spiced shark and an Edna Lewis sensibility.
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Finding Edna Lewis
Finding Edna Lewis
Join Deb Freeman to discover the life and legacy of chef Edna Lewis, one dish at a time.
Episode: S1 E1