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Jehane Benoît (French pronunciation: [ʒan bənwa]; née Patenaude [pat(ə)nod]; March 21, 1904 – November 24, 1987) was a Canadian culinary author, speaker, commentator, journalist and broadcaster. Benoît was born into a wealthy family in Westmount, Quebec, with a father and grandfather who were food connoisseurs. After studying at the Sorbonne and Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, she started her own cooking school, Fumet de la Vieille France, in Montreal. She also opened one of Canada's first vegetarian restaurants, "The Salad Bar", in 1935.

Quick facts about Jehane Benoît

  • Full name: Jehane Benoît
  • Born: 1904-03-21
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q3176807

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Who is Jehane Benoît?

Jehane Benoît (French pronunciation: [ʒan bənwa]; née Patenaude [pat(ə)nod]; March 21, 1904 – November 24, 1987) was a Canadian culinary author, speaker, commentator, journalist and broadcaster. Benoît was born into a wealthy family in Westmount, Quebec, with a father and grandfather who were food connoisseurs.

What nationality is Jehane Benoît?

Jehane Benoît is Canada.

When was Jehane Benoît born?

Jehane Benoît was born on 1904-03-21.

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