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“I’m not afraid of the real truth. There is nothing you can tell me about yourself that is going to make me clutch my pearls.”

Quote by Gabrielle Hamilton

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Gabrielle Hamilton
Gabrielle Hamilton

Gabrielle Hamilton is a renowned chef, best known for her restaurant Prune in New York City. Her culinary style blends French and American elements, emphasizing seasonality and local ingredients. Hamilton's influence in the culinary world extends beyond her restaurant, as evidenced by her memoir 'Blood, Bones & Butter'. more

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