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Remembering Chef Leah Chase

Shaun Bradford

Two years ago we lost one of culinary’s finest, Chef Leah Chase. Here’s the Facebook post I shared on June 2, 2019.

Feeling some kind of way. I became a culinary student in 2000, and the two chefs I wanted to meet the most are in this picture, Marcus Samuelsson and Leah Chase.

In 2014, my dream came true. I remember sitting and making a list of people I wanted to meet one day. Then, a couple of weeks later I came across a flyer for a rededication event honoring Chef Chase, and the guest speaker was none other than– Marcus Samuelsson! Yes! I knew right away it was meant for me to attend. God had lined everything up so perfectly. Y’all know I love watching God work.

Of course I had to deal with a few setbacks before attending the ceremony. Nothing ever works the way we envision it. Lol. The day before the event was to happen, I was hit with an unscheduled meeting at the same time I had planned to leave for New Orleans. Y’all, I immediately became disappointed. I felt like it wasn’t meant for me to go. But God! After my meeting ended, I told myself if God put both of them in the same place at the same time, after I had asked to meet them, I’d better go. I was so worried about getting there late, and guess what– it didn’t even start on time. Lol! I also thought she would be too busy for a photo. Well, to my surprise, we actually had time for a conversation.

Yes, I’m in my feelings right now, but I said all of this to say, when God is in it, the ONLY person who can stop things from happening is you! Don’t talk yourself out of God’s blessings. I’m so grateful He blessed me with the opportunity to meet Chef Chase. She will be missed.

And she is definitely missed.🙏🏽🕊

Marcus Samuelsson, Leah Chase, and LaShaundrea (Fall 2014)
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Shaun Bradford

Be mindful of who and what you allow into your space.

I don’t usually blog twice in one day, but I feel the need to get this one out. As most of you know, I took a break from social media. Well, over the last week or so, I’ve gradually logged back onto each account. Up until a short while ago, everything was going well– or so I thought. What started out with what I felt was a positive, innocent video ended with another video filled with negative energy. Y’all, the first video wheeled me in. The second one left me feeling drained and in a negative mood.

I began this blog by saying be mindful of what you allow into your space. Truthfully, I knew long before I watched the first video that this particular Instagram account was filled with negativity. Most of the people I follow on this account rarely have anything good to share. Yet, I follow them because they always post the latest news. Well, after tonight’s experience, I now know it’s time to unfollow a few people. Y’all, my peace is way too valuable to lose. I’m so thankful for clarity!

By the way, my birthday month is finally here!! As usual, I’m celebrating all month long.

Good Night!