Dominique Crenn, the best chef in the world: "Food is medicine. My diet helped me heal"

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His life simmers. "It is no longer a race, but a walk," says

(56) after changing his modus vivendi when two years ago he was diagnosed with breast cancer. That did not intimidate her. Empathic, rebellious and perfectionist in continuous evolution, she still treasures the title of best chef in the world and in two days she will travel to Madrid to collect the

, from

from the hands of its director, Andrés Rodríguez.

Before catching the transatlantic flight, she spoke exclusively with

: "What an incredible honor to be recognized in this way by this platform!", She assures without losing her infectious smile.

Born in

, of Moroccan origin, a decade ago she opened her first restaurant in San Francisco, Atelier Crenn, where she reinterprets French food without losing the north of sustainability because her products are from her Blue Bell Farm, in the Californian valley of Sonoma

Meats are part of oblivion.

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It is one of the series.

Immigrant, lesbian, woman and mixed race, she had everything against her not to get the

.

And he did it without cutting the sleeves.

He is always aware of the weakest link in the chain: "Last year was very difficult for many, so my team tried to get ahead without losing thinking about others."

From his other restaurant, Petit Crenn, menus began to come out for the most underprivileged.

He is immensely happy.

And he has a girlfriend, the actress

(54) whom he will marry shortly.

Dominique and his girlfriend María.Social networks

What were the first flavors that your parents instilled in you? Those of the garden still remain in my mind. My mother and grandmother collected what they saw in the garden. It is a pleasant sensation when you eat fruit or vegetables directly from the ground and more if it is in their peak season. Does being the first and only woman with three Michelin stars in the United States help to reduce the gap? We still have a lot of work to do to normalize these differences in the industry. I am very grateful to have a voice and a platform to expose these inequalities and hold people accountable for their actions and inactions. In San Francisco, she owns Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn, and Bar Crenn. innovation? I travel and work constantly to stay curious.I am inspired by the daily experiences that I materialize in the food in my restaurants. Honestly, I don't think I have a hard time with innovation. There is so much to learn! Is José Andrés a hero for his work at World Central Kitchen? Yes. He is an amazing human being. Your ideals and mine are very similar. For me, people are not French, Spanish or American, we are all human. If we begin to dissolve our differences, we can begin to control the world. Should knowing how to eat well be a subject in schools? Yes, you have to reconnect with food. Food systems and the convenience of processed items are so prevalent in the United States that they have caused loss of contact with food. During my fight against cancer I began to embody the idea that "food is medicine "and I think my diet helped me heal. What would you advise to look good without putting your health at risk? Knowing where food comes from. If you prepare your own food from fresh ingredients, there will be a substantial change in your health and diet. And you have to go out, walk and be curious about what surrounds you. As an icon of the LGBTQ + community, how do you see the evolution of gay, lesbian or transgender rights in the Biden era? positive changes. I hope they continue. She is engaged to the actress María Bello, is there a wedding date? We had a wedding planned in 2020 and the Covid arrived! We are monitoring the details so that everything is perfect. María is a woman and partner Unbelievable. Shortly after falling in love, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.How do you explain to your partner that you are sick? Was she afraid that Maria would run away to avoid trouble? Of course she was and I am tremendously grateful to her that she did not. I remember I told him my diagnosis and he said, "Let's fight together." He was there throughout the entire process. Maria really helped me survive. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for her. He is an amazing person, creative, strong and very intelligent. What ingredients would I introduce in a recipe for the atmosphere in this 'new normal'? Vegetables are my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, healthy, delicious, and accessible to anyone. There are no expensive or unique ingredients that you need in the kitchen. Use the fresh, seasonal and you can make a delicious meal.I remember I told him my diagnosis and he said, "Let's fight together." He was there throughout the entire process. Maria really helped me survive. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for her. He is an amazing person, creative, strong and very intelligent. What ingredients would I introduce in a recipe for the atmosphere in this 'new normal'? Vegetables are my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, healthy, delicious, and accessible to anyone. There are no expensive or unique ingredients that you need in the kitchen. Use the fresh, seasonal and you can make a delicious meal.I remember I told him my diagnosis and he said, "Let's fight together." He was there throughout the entire process. Maria really helped me survive. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for her. He is an amazing person, creative, strong and very intelligent. What ingredients would I introduce in a recipe for the atmosphere in this 'new normal'? Vegetables are my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, healthy, delicious, and accessible to anyone. There are no expensive or unique ingredients that you need in the kitchen. Use the fresh, seasonal and you can make a delicious meal.What ingredients would I introduce into a recipe for the atmosphere in this 'new normal'? Vegetables are my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, healthy, delicious, and accessible to anyone. There are no expensive or unique ingredients that you need in the kitchen. Use the fresh, seasonal and you can make a delicious meal.What ingredients would I introduce into a recipe for the atmosphere in this 'new normal'? Vegetables are my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, healthy, delicious, and accessible to anyone. There are no expensive or unique ingredients that you need in the kitchen. Use the fresh, seasonal and you can make a delicious meal.

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