Thomas Keller reflects on his father's last meal
In 2008, chef Thomas Keller cooked a meal of barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, greens and strawberry shortcake for his 86-year-old father, who died the following day. The experience softened him as a chef, making him more patient as a leader and giving him a deeper appreciation of relationships and the messiness of life.
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This story published in ProChef SmartBrief on 10/28/2009
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