How Chef Deborah VanTrece Makes Some of the Most Unique Soul Food in Atlanta - Queer Table

[@cheftreana]

I love her understanding for the importance of maintaining traditional soul food

[@jer280]

Lmao would be all "this ain't it" if this was some hipster

[@HelpingUpliftGenerations]

Country boy here.. grew up on meat and threes. Looks delicious… your passion is amazing. Common things like food can bring us all together.

[@saturnv2419]

Fun fact, intestines are actually very healthy to eat due to being the first line to absorb nutrients in the body. It is high in protein, medium in fact and extremely high in vitamins and minerals, like Zinc that help the body function.

[@doom2avatar]

They're also extremely high in fat and cholesterol fron absorbing nutrients.

[@tictacman1000]

Is it healthy to wash the intestines in the same sink as your collard greens?

[@LoyMachedo]

My wife is a Thai farmer whose family has lived by eating insects, what the forest grows and yes, all what this lady has stated. Its very nice to know that people are still proud of their poverty & simplicity. That makes for great content. Without a doubt, even though not a very visually appealing video (the raw intestines), a very powerful video that teaches us all the realities of life. Thank you for sharing this. LM

[@ladye.j.j5739]

Looking at that red bucket bring back memories. When I was 7 months pregnant with my first child. I wanted chitterlings so bad that New Years. My mom told me she would cooking them if I clean them. I got in that kitchen and stood over that sink from about 7 or 8 hrs. cleaning 5 buckets of chitterlings...lol... We had chitterlings, blackeye peas,collard greens, candy yams, rice and corn bread. Cleaning them chitterlings was a small price to pay for that meal.

[@RayMak]

Looks so good. Her passion really touches the heart.

[@imdgay5143]

oh, hey mak

[@kathyerickson9402]

While I may not be quite ready to jump on board the intestine train, the collard green tortellini looks delicious! I like this chef and I liked learning about her cooking philosophy. Great video!

[@daxterclark5092]

Intestine 🚄 😂....my mom used to make that stuff back in the days...ate some back.then....wouldn't do it now....

[@ahtothcasparks9669]

Baby you know what you doing in that kitchen! Those chitterlings are clean sho nuff and cooked perfectly!

[@jasongist3791]

This chef needs her own show.

[@lilchinesekidchen]

collard green tortellini sounded so brilliant. it make so much sense i wonder why it’s not more common

[@DirtyDantee]

A TRUE DEFINITION OF A QUEEN!

[@TheeNewbeeeee]

Y’all deliver every time with these. One of the best showcases so far!

[@Belznis]

Latvians also used intestines and everything they were allowed to have and we also had to be creative because we too were kind of ''slaves'', but under Serfdom. There was torture at times, but mostly we were more privileged than black folk in US or people in other countries. Anyways, this might be the reason why so many people from different countries will see such food as something familiar and understandable. What counts is the cultural background and the work.

[@carolelizabethowens2661]

"The South represents the beginning of the culinary world for American people."-- Yes!!! Truth succinctly stated.

[@danielworley2273]

Tortellini with Collards......😧😳😮 Absolutely Brilliant!

[@joewojcik258]

She's awesome. Ham hocks looked incredible. Keep doing your thing.

[@matthewedwards7172]

I THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE A TV 📺 COOKING SHOW 💯, 🙏 SHE IS A STRONG AND PASSIONATE BLACK WOMAN, THAT TRULY LOVES SOUL FOOD COOKING 💯🙏👍

[@darioemartinez9460]

Love her style and story

[@Larecm]

I really loved this! Every word was a truth I’ve felt and understand.

[@TipsyFairy901]

Omg as a southern girl this warms my heart. And I’ve never seen chitterlings so elegant

[@christianlendo7787]

This looks more like Soul Food Fusion than traditional Soul Food... and I really love it..

[@phylliswalters5375]

Her cooking is amazing

[@sterry1982]

Twisted Soul Restaurant's food is delicious! Definitely going back.

[@Qub3rs]

Love the story. Food looks great.

[@alexisd2587]

Looks delicious. I have to visit when I’m in Atlanta

[@tonytucker7417]

Great variety of dishes!

[@CCMRPM]

Chef Deborah is rocking those Tom Ford glasses!

[@piersonkooman4410]

Thanks for sharing your story!! Love your coming out story; so thoughtful about your daughter and you can absolutely tell your love is in everything you do! Hope to taste your good one day

[@kalenamichele3114]

My best friend and my aunt shared a pot of chitterlings one time at her home. They got slices of white bread and hot sauce and just sopped them up. I couldn't ever get over the smell of the cooking process, but boy was I envious of how much they were enjoying those chitterlings.

[@warmsteamingpile]

Can't wait to visit your restaurant.

[@kathrynrippy8792]

Love this, her food looks delectable, time for a foodie Road trip straight to her restaurant!!!🔥💜🥰

[@kartchner7]

I about died when she put that pot liquor down the sink!

[@jessicam.4777]

Lol!! 😂 😂

[@sashaa3390]

Soul Food is truly the beginning of the American culinary experiment.. . intestines and other forbidden body parts, those are truely the prime cuts under magical hands.

[@NunalSaPaa]

I miss my mom. Your daughter is very lucky to have you, Chef Deborah.

[@blaisebizimana2062]

You are the soul food Queen. I am proud to be African-American

[@michelhv]

“Let me sleep all night in your soul kitchen”!

[@crystalsmith-kl8ow]

Yes...We do be hiding chitterlings....I like this women recipes!

[@tawandamckinney3035]

Yes, my grandma stayed stashing her some back after she cooks some.

[@dymondkittync]

Will be visiting every time I go to Atlanta from now on! ♥️💛💜💙💚 #HappyPrideMonth

[@loveyouu1285]

Respect to this elder for educating while coming these down south roots of cooking. I was sold when she said" 10 pounds turn into 5 pounds." That's a fact. I'd like to see tripe. The lining of the cows stomach is so good- if cooked properly 😋.

[@eridesu]

"The world is not equitable, and we all should push towards making it so" nice, im gonna embroider that on a tea towel and hand it out

[@qwickiegaming8597]

Don’t forget your roots specially when it comes to food culture, be proud of what you eat.

[@harveyknws1]

Really beautiful and well said. I def have to pull up to Atlanta now

[@augatron22]

her bracelet blessed the dish

[@dianarussell3903]

So admire you!!!

[@zee_lolaj7382]

Great job!👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿😊

[@Truthseeker0926]

On my way to check out the restaurant tonight 🙌.

[@oopje]

"The biggest misconseption is that soulfood is unhealthy" Also her: i like to use duckfat lmao Still the food looks amazing!

[@sn2467]

Thank u for showing the correct healthy way of cooking soul ! Lol I seen u on food network Guy show in competition, so proud of u my sister... u wear awesome beautiful eye wear😊 can u tell where u purchase your fierce eyewear 👓. Be blessed 💖

[@mon6745]

Chef Deborah had me at duckfat 😭😭😍😍

[@yusofplayed]

This is so sweet

[@SourDoughBill]

My dad didn't care for them so I didn't grow up on collards either, but, boy, am I making up for it now! I'll have to try duck fat some time.

[@uzi9587]

She’s a legend

[@EricRimbert]

When she said she was coming out to her daughter... at first I thought she meant she was coming out to admit she ate chitlins!

[@goncalotavanez]

Yeah, because the rest is really important and really matters when cooking...

[@ChibiQilin]

Yeah, intestines and organs are definitely not throwaway cuts in most of the world. That's a very American way of thinking. Glad soul food makes use of a better variety of cuts.

[@recoil53]

Well for most of Colonialized American history there was a huge amount of space compared to people. So having cattle was not an issue. And because wild lands were not far away, there was a lot of game animals. So there is a history of a meat rich diet.

[@bobjohnson1737]

im as white as can be and this lady speaks the truth - i will never make fun of chitlings ever again and view it with great respect for it is part of American history

[@zHipposaurus]

Really interesting watch!

[@Diverfarm]

Amazing 👍🌴⚘🍀👍

[@juiceplanet147]

Love it🔥

[@marcuswinston4803]

Camera man was like it smell amazing

[@ranamacdev]

Yes I agree ama ... I agree

[@ONTHEPASSWITHMAX]

Looks good!

[@johnc8209]

That tortilini looks freakin good

[@coltr1413]

Hell yea

[@anandsubramanyan5112]

Great...

[@nyareyes8618]

Respect

[@jeff1204abc]

hook a brother up with some stork ankles, old cellar door, a possum spine and a human foot- Jordan Peele

[@Gr3kiZon3]

Uhm, was wondering ... WHAT camera are you actually using?

[@Forgotten_Moon]

7:58 Asians eat them as well and they are delicious. I feel weird when I heard that there are ppl don't eat them at all. And I can't believe there would ppl threw them away in the world. 11:32 Yes, we can't stop at where we are. We should push the world forward to near perfection.

[@FullfatIcecrem]

Yess

[@m.lewizz3297]

Enslaved...not slaves...but this woman and her vision is beautiful

[@crystalsplace7163]

I usually make green pesto sauce if I have leftover collard greens.

[@NileSings]

I love soul food but! I'd starve before eating chitterlings.

[@jtorola]

I’ve never had hers which look a lot better than the ones I’ve tried but, the few times I’ve tried them they’ve never been great.

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

2:35 This right here. It seems simple when you don’t understand what you’re doing. You can easily screw up a set of greens and a pot of neck bones.

[@peter_kelly]

Collard greens get a bum rap, they really aren't often bitter. Always, always remove the stem too, just tough and fibrous.

[@maniswolftoman]

It’s a personal thing and I’d never do it in a restaurant menu, but I enjoy the bitterness of greens and I enjoy that after hours of cooking the stem maintains its crunch and chew. I could I think subsist upon hardy greens braised with ham hocks and sautéed with garlic, ginger, onions and mushrooms. Nothing else makes me as happy.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I save the stems, chop, sauté the add to the greens. Love them that way!

[@musizlovva1570]

@@maniswolftoman all you have to do is add a pinch of SUGAR and that will TAKE AWAY THE BITTER TASTE.

[@musizlovva1570]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie or you can put them in a smootie and drink them.

[@maniswolftoman]

@@musizlovva1570 Why would I take out the bitterness when I enjoy bitterness?

[@lancoschino731]

I think you're dope😍

[@abdieljuarez6892]

Beautiful..

[@michellebarge4527]

She’s amazing! Chef and woman!

[@newgenerationbullies]

Shout out to you reading this comment!!!!!!!!!

[@jacopo4395]

In North Italy cows intestines are a popular dish

[@sowhatnow7491]

I want her to be my grandma. Mine used to make chitterlings sometimes and they stunk to high heaven and I refused to eat them. But I’d try deborahs.

[@barbj672000]

I want to be... No! ... I NEED to be in the kitchen with this woman!!

[@drskelebone]

I need to visit Atlanta, is I think what this video says.

[@7dayofficial130]

delicious😋

[@yanxd9924]

Nice💖

[@thepickylocalguide]

I'm from the south and i never had chiterlings

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I definitely have to check the place out. Since I already live in Atlanta. Except the chitterlings. I’m good on that.

[@bluefur1975]

she had me at chitterlings

[@AdaptiveReasoning]

I feel like the bracelet might be a bad idea, cross contamination wise. It's touching the raw and clean food, and it doesn't look easy to clean.

[@beachesandcream27]

So an argentinian condiment with chitlins, and an italian pasta with one or two typical parts of collards. This is just fusion food, no?

[@mangasaint]

Kinda, but less lengths than a fusion restaurant would go through to impress. I would say just none traditional southern food.

[@recoil53]

I don't think a condiment on something makes it fusion. Like sriracha on a hamburger is still plainly a hamburger and people wouldn't be talking about the Vietnamese influence.

[@rolandbullock6444]

I would love to work in her kitchen 🙏🙏🙏

[@lovelyj241]

It's bracelet touching the food for me but everything look delicious though

[@khadijaconners7779]

She was on guy drive food network her restaurant Bless you

[@jameskirk717]

This vid cool and all but that bracelet is a cross contamination risk. No jewelry in the kitchen yall.

[@dollybob9094]

what ya said big sis

[@333revolver]

filipinos love barbecued chicken and pork intestines

[@cristyrice2225]

Looks good but should she have the braslet

[@Godslight1970s]

No she should not 🙅🏾‍♀️!!!!!!!!

[@greatvaluecorndog]

One glove aint saving the transmission from that bracelet touching everything fam.

[@aisoaification]

Also the collard greens were rinsed in the same sink as the intestines🤢

[@tictacman1000]

@@aisoaification I can't believe nobody else pointed that out! Straight up disgusting.

[@whcchw]

🙄 it's a stainless steel sink, the cleanest and easiest to clean.

[@Lejohnbyahoocom]

No shay but you're supposed to be wearing gloves and the bracelet you have on kept touching the food but all that food looks amazing

[@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk]

Gloves are rarely used by professional chefs. This is not a McDonald's where the food sits out and people don't know how to wash their hands.

[@Lejohnbyahoocom]

@@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk When you handle food you should always wear gloves I don't care if you're a chef or not especially with this pandemic

[@eddierubijr.1753]

She was able to wear a glove on her right hand but did not bother removing her ring and bracelet. 😅 The food looks good but the ring and bracelet is bothering me. 😅🤣

[@tanish2414]

That charm was falling all in the food. I hope she washes it🤦😂