We talk about food here, on this forum, and how it connects us to our ancestors and our roots. We talk about recipes, preparation techniques, and implements.

Now, I'd like to begin a discussion thread about those wonderul cooks in our family who took it to the next level. Who were and are the great cooks in our families who made it their profession? Be they restauranteurs, BBQ kings and queens, bakers, or condiment-makers, let's talk about them here!

When you do, erase the subject line, and replace it with the name of your relative/ancestor, along with their specialty. This should make a pretty interesting thread!