THE WOMAN BEHIND THE STOVE

World-renowned French chef Paul Bocuse famously said in a 1973 interview that he would rather have a woman in his bed than behind the stove at one of his restaurants. These women chose the stove.

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The Woman Behind the Stove honors the women who have shaped our culinary world. The premier season highlights trailblazers such as Eugénie Brazier, the first chef to hold six Michelin stars simultaneously; Edna Lewis, a James Beard Award winner who transformed American perceptions of authentic Southern cooking; and Joyce Chen, a renowned Chinese chef and TV host who blended food with cultural storytelling, introducing Americans to Chinese cuisine.

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Genre: Limited documentary series

Format: 3 one-hour episodes

Tone: Cinematic, compelling narrative, history

Influences: Chef's Table, The Chef's Show

Platform Target: Netflix, Hulu, PBS