Jehane Benoît facts for kids
| Born | Jehane Patenaude March 22, 1904 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Died | November 24, 1987 (aged 83) Sutton, Quebec, Canada |
| Education | Sorbonne and Le Cordon Bleu |
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Award(s) won
Officer of the Order of Canada
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Jehane Benoît OC (born March 21, 1904 – died November 24, 1987) was a famous Canadian chef, writer, and TV personality. She taught many Canadians how to cook delicious meals. She was known for her cooking schools, her many cookbooks, and her appearances on television.
Jehane Benoît was born into a wealthy family in Westmount, Quebec. Her father and grandfather loved food, which likely inspired her. She studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at the famous Le Cordon Bleu cooking school.
After her studies, she opened her own cooking school in Montreal. It was called Fumet de la Vieille France. In 1935, she also started one of Canada's first vegetarian restaurants, named "The Salad Bar."
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Madame Benoît's Culinary Journey
Jehane Benoît became very well-known as "Madame Benoît." She wrote 30 books about cooking during her career. One of her most famous books was the Encyclopedia of Canadian Cuisine.
She was also a regular guest on the CBC Television show Take 30. Later, she became a big supporter of microwave cooking. She wrote several books about it and even appeared in TV commercials for Panasonic microwaves.
Sharing Canadian Flavors
Madame Benoît helped introduce traditional Québécois dishes to English-speaking Canadians. Her most famous dish was the meat pie, known in French as the Quebec Tourtière. Many people consider this her signature dish.
She was a huge hit in the 1960s. People at CBC described her as Canada's cook. She was on radio and television, speaking in both French and English. Her goal was to help Canadians eat better and improve their cooking skills.
Honored for Her Work
In 1973, Jehane Benoît was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is a very high honor in Canada. She received it for her important contributions to cooking in the country.
In 2012, two authors, Marguerite Paulin and Marie Desjardins, wrote a book about her life. It was called À la découverte de Jehane Benoît, le roman de la grande dame de la cuisine canadienne.
Jehane Benoît's Books and Shows
Madame Benoît wrote many popular cookbooks. Here are some of them:
- Benoît, J. (1963). Encyclopedia of Canadian Cuisine.
- Benoît, J. (1964). Secrets et recettes du cahier de ma grand'mère.
- Benoit, J. (1970). The Canadiana Cookbook.
- Benoit, J. (1987). Microwave Food Fun.
Television Series
She also appeared in television shows, including:
- The Young Chefs (1976)
