Making Southern Soul Food With Chef Millie Peartree | NYT Cooking

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The Bronx-born chef Millie Peartree is making collard greens, fried catfish and banana pudding - all while sharing stories of her restaurant closure, her time in the South and what it means to cook soul food.
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[@letrice2892]

Iam praying that this spotlight on her opens opportunities for her so she can reopen her restaurant and continue to do what she loves and enjoy doing

[@princeprince9227]

It says closed on the website still

[@lillyernst7300]

Letrice Lynch Hope Ms Millie can open many especially in Florida 😃

[@cjamexican25]

Wonder if she's open to coming to Southern California...pretty sure her restaurant will thrive 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@A.N.A_youtube]

Omg. 😢 I was hoping she was open in the Bronx. I'm so close by. Soul food scarce like leprechauns in NYC. Lol.

[@LisaLiz]

AMEN!

[@Lola-cq9to]

More Millie cooking please! She's fabulous...

[@BernardProfitendieu]

*Yes! and less Alison Roman*

[@garlicgirl3149]

Agree...get her on KZbin!!!

[@yodaclay4840]

Ronette Pulaski OMG YES, we need fresh faces

[@katejunita8353]

Please 🙏!!!! Give her a cooking channel

[@samdavisok]

"It’s a minor setback for a major comeback." Im stealing that.

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

I got another one for you....."ball right & fall nice"....that's free, if you want anymore they're a 1$ a pop 🤗♥️💯

[@capstar633]

Millie: you need your own YT Channel. Watching you is inspirational -- and I have been cooking for 63 years!!!

[@garlicgirl3149]

Yes!!!

[@milliepeartree6689]

Thank you 💕

[@kalihqabrown4907]

Millie, you need to be blessed with a show & cookbook!!! I'd watch and read ALL DAY EVERYDAY!! And I'll be having my church family praying for you!!! 💪🙌🙏👏❤

[@ModestFash101]

Definitely inspirational!

[@mfax1000]

@@milliepeartree6689 - First time hearing about your delicious food and now I'm hooked! Can't find you on YT tho. I think YT pays for views, subscriptions, advertisements. Get on YT even if it's a small check....it's brand recognition! Build your brand and your cookbooks will fly off the shelves and your weekly online meal shows will grow so big in subscriptions that the cooking channel will be knocking on your door!

[@madisonbaker7056]

I love this. Her spirit is so pure. She really loves what she does. More Millie please!!!

[@milliepeartree6689]

madison Baker thanks boo 💕

[@siralove4999]

Millie Peartree the way you're so passionate about soul food and what the heritage you're momma left to you made me soooo emotional! I felt your spirit and her as well, i felt the love and the passion. Love from france!!!

[@tigerskiss1986]

She’s the energy we all need during a pandemic.

[@jasminejohnson3852]

Fr

[@ashleywilliams4149]

Big cast iron pots: check Butter: check Seasonings/Herbs: check Big bust: check Lots of love: check

[@jasminejohnson6506]

SOUTHERN: ✔️

[@ashleywilliams4149]

@@jasminejohnson6506 Hell yeah. Forgot that one! Check!

[@JTLVideo]

You know with those big ole "hopes and dreams" she can cook 😂😂

[@jaelynwatson8286]

Good vibes: check

[@NaturallyNerdeeNicol]

The big bust is essential in the formula along with big arms

[@kristinaandthegerman4554]

You. Yes, you. You rock the southern tradition! The only thing more beautiful than your food and the stories behind it is you. As a southern woman, I cannot wait to make your recipes.

[@regalbeagle4306]

I agree, she needs to be on this channel regularly. She’s captivating.

[@katejunita8353]

I can't take my eyes off her! I can feel her passion!!

[@gmhall551]

Is she on this channel??

[@schasse2011]

Please have her back again! She’s a delight and my mouth is watering 😍

[@NickBrunet]

Omg I immediately fell in love with her from the opening shot of her saying “I need ya’ll to get it together out there” 😂

[@phronsiekeys]

Someone give this woman a restaurant. Please!!!

[@lanic6121]

I'm a Southerner living in New England. This made me miss collards and cornbread so much. Great video. Good luck, Millie!

[@donovanramsey1156]

Mille deserves her own show.

[@hadjabintadiallo-bah3545]

She would fit in perfectly with the Bon Appetit crew. I love her personality❤️

[@carric9962]

Im a white girl from Ohio. I went to culinary school and while there I cooked at a tiny bar in a Cape Verdean neighborhood. It was bar food and mostly I cooked hundreds of pounds of chicken wings to perfection day in and day out but on Sundays they started to do a thing called soul food Sundays. One of the bartenders who is Cape Verdean taught me to make her version of collard greens and its how I make them still. I use a smoked Turkey leg. I think I do a pretty food job!

[@garlicgirl3149]

We all learn from each other.

[@milliepeartree6689]

Rock on friend, whether your white, black or brown cooking is universal! Keep doing what you love 💕

[@tdsims1963]

Nice!

[@destiny3354]

Car Ric smoked turkey the only way to go 👌🏾

[@jdishmael001]

SOMEONE GET THIS LADY A SHOW ON FOOD NETWORK WITH A BIG CONTRACT AND TAKE THIS CAMERA PERSON AND EDITOR WITH HER

[@victoriahollis3454]

More please nyt millie is a breath of fresh air for an armchair foodie like me. I'm disabled and can't travel more than 30 miles from home so I experience cooking via books and KZbin

[@Eristotl3]

A PROPER banana pudding. The only thing not from scratch are those Nilla wafers. I AM COMING UP GIRL!!

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

Is that good? I'm HIGHLY allergic to bananas & always wonder if they're good. Cant see how a fruit w no juice could be good.

[@Eristotl3]

@@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412 bananas, when at the peak of ripeness give you a sweet creamy flavor that is not like any other fruit. I will eat a bowl of sliced banana with sour cream and sugar. (You can substitute berries) so delicious and satisfying

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

@@Eristotl3 ok, YOURE the 1st woman to turn me on & off @ the same time 🤣....speaking of "weird fruit foods" I LOVE apples n PB & celery & cream cheese.....yeah If i eat half a banana you'd have to rush me to the hospital....never broke a bone, NO mumps, measles or chicken pox BUT bananas will have my Puerto Rican ass out cold 🤣....no🍌

[@Eristotl3]

@@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412 ha! Apples and peanut butter. Chop up some green olives and add it to tha cream cheese on the celery. Soooooo good.

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

@@Eristotl3 love olives....are you from philly? You love some cream cheese 🤗...I'm from philly, south west 😊

[@UandMeGod]

Wow! I just saw Chef Millie Peartree on Good Morning America this morning and boy the last 7months sure has change a lot in her life. She is still cooking of course! But she is now cooking for her community who are dealing with food insecurity and she is cooking up and serving food to thousands of ppl and families every week or every day... not sure which. Anyways she is a sweet, hardworking, and very generous woman and we ALL should be as chef Millie is and step in and do our part to help those who need it using our gifts and talents!

[@SisiYemmieTV]

I love her vibe... i think we look similar

[@milliepeartree6689]

SisiYemmieTV ohhh so you are SUPER GORGEOUS then 💕💕💕

[@Parisroam]

Kindred spirits ❤️ ol’ cooking asses

[@MissPhyllis]

She is sooo beautiful like Omigosh 😍. Praying for you Millie, May God see you through

[@milliepeartree6689]

Phyllis thanks sis 💕

[@MimiKeel]

@@milliepeartree6689, looking forward to your KZbin videos. Good luck and God bless.

[@phronsiekeys]

I want to go to there. That spin on banana pudding is genius!

[@MyrnaDeJesus]

Mille! What a breath of fresh air. Her positive spirit, tenacity during hard times and the steady love and guidance from her beloved Mother will ensure that the rest of her life bellows out in grace and success. Gotchu in my prayers, Millie! Keep trusting.

[@gelilaeyasu898]

God will see you through. I trust him. NYT: more of Millie plzzzzzzzzzz

[@milliepeartree6689]

Gelila Eyasu amen 💕🙏🏾

[@AnnapolisGirly]

Oh man, I loved this. I grew up with this food, dad made fish and collards, mom made banana pudding and cornbread.

[@therenaissanceredneck8825]

Honey...... I ❤️🐑(ewe)! Lovely personality and a true Southern cook. Lord child I wanted to crawl into my tv for your food. I'm a true Southerner that was raised on a farm. Living next to your grandmother is where I learned how to cook. College gave me the extended knowledge of classical technique. You have the passion for Southern cuisine. Your grandma was right. ❤️

[@garlicgirl3149]

Okaaaay!!!! Said perfectly.

[@Eric-kf6dy]

There must be a book editor who watches this channel, you need to snatch up Millie's book before someone else does.

[@goldcoastseed]

My husband and I have driven by this restaurant on a few occasions and I was so surprised to see a soul food spot in the Bronx because most of them are in Harlem. I didn’t even know it was closed 😩 God will definitely make a way for her ! She seems like such a sweet, genuine human being who loves to cook.

[@edoublezz]

I love cooking. It is a joy and honor to do it for others and is a blessing. I always say I hope my cooking for those I love gets me into heaven.🤗

[@nicki66]

I absolutely love this woman’s energy. My mother is going through cancer treatments for the 3rd time and your story really resonated with me. I thank you, Millie. Someone get her a new venue! After quarantine and all of the misery of the last year and almost a half we all need some of Millie’s soul food to lift our spirits.

[@jamesdevries1218]

Ooh she asked for a prayer.. I gotcha! She’s s so passionate about her food and community!

[@vaughnvaughn4353]

BX Babyyyy!!! So happy to see a black woman from the Bronx in the Bronx cooking soulfood. May your restaurant reopen and your business explode tenfold!! Ashe! God bless

[@peteradaniel]

That “banana pudding” is what we would call in the Uk; a trifle. I want more Millie please

[@marissaconnelly7436]

I can’t think of a more deserving person for a spotlight here. I can’t wait to see what she does in the future! I know it’ll be warm, delicious, and full of heart. 🙌🏻❤️

[@angelam.4353]

DAMN MILLIE! You can throw down! You’ll find your new place soon!

[@kierrabee]

I’ll buy the cookbook for sure

[@e.t6480]

Millie is really cool when u enter her spot she very friendly..her food is very southern & the Bomb!!

[@juicyneli89]

Millie your cooking brought me to tears definitely I can see the love she puts in her food!

[@queticulate3414]

I love this lady! She is awesome. Would love to see her featured on your channel cooking and sharing her recipes. There is an entire audience of us who would love to see her and would watch faithfully.

[@ericasweeney7190]

Millie is inspiring! She seems super warm and the food looks amazing. I hope that she can get her restaurant up and going again. The world desperately needs people and food like her to brighten it up.

[@annepappas3054]

She's just wonderful. Full of joy and love for what she does. It's so good to see someone who finds what they want to do when they grow up. WIsh her well and hope her restaurant opens again soon.

[@tylargo9992]

This made my day, 100%. Sending all the good vibes and love Millie!

[@katyarnold6757]

Prayers for you Millie that God will help you open another soul food restaurant.

[@treasuregold9653]

OMGGGGGG OUT OF EVERY SINGLE LAST UTUBER CHANNEL I SAW ON SOUL FOOD EVEN CELEBRITIES SHE IS THE BEST BEST SOUL FOOD ONE EVER TRUE STORY SHE REALLY KNOWS WAT SHE DOING

[@nancydaniels8454]

More Millie, please. She's such a beautiful soul ❤️

[@Yaaasays]

I am definitely going to go to her restaurant when I go to NY. I love this and i love how she prepares food. LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@donnadukes5989]

I love this woman's cooking style it's different and unique.

[@Cassanrda20]

These recipes take me back to my childhood. Thank you so much for featuring Millie! I look forward to hearing more from her.

[@ebonienyc1342]

MORE Millie please!!! She’s so intriguing relatable and I cannot wait to try her recipes!

[@erinlang9720]

She is fabulous!! More Millie!!! Come to Louisiana Millie...people here would LOVE you!

[@jamawilliams1577]

From thw Bronx We grew up on Caribbean and Southern Cooking

[@maryandchild]

and chopped cheese!

[@xXGreyageXx]

And it right there on grand concourse smh I passed that place all the time 😔

[@nakiahill8757]

More recipes from Millie!

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

millie i relate to you: i cooked with my granny since i was a child and she taught me so many recipes,tips, and guidance. my granny also passed due to cancer before she passed i made her favourite recipes to bring down to her retirement home and enjoyed them together there. the memories and laughter we shared during our time in the kitchen will forever hold a place in my heart!! i also live in NY in Albany their capital :D

[@samanthaasamuels]

What a bright light! NYTimes, we need more Millie content! 😀

[@newlife533]

She is a great person support her ppl she is the best

[@VivyanRain]

wow this is amazing how she cooked them soul food I eat soul food everyday I always go in the kitchen and watch my mom make it

[@Shedidnotjust]

More Millie 🙌🏾 her spirit is so infectious

[@gcbwoods]

I MUST go to this restaurant. I'm smitten. Love her soul.

[@ilovechips1327]

gcbwoods its closed it was on the news in New York. The own of the building had issues with the energy company and it affected all the tenants in the building including Millie.

[@ayshaf5505]

At least we got one before the end of the month 🙃

[@MrSincerity88]

Aysha F ha! For real!

[@Jameson77777]

Aysha F amen! 🙏🏾

[@AussieAngeS]

I’d love to try some awesome soul food, I’m in Australia, there’s nothing like those kind of comfort foods here.

[@drhelenloney1426]

God, me too! I wanted to go to culinary school, my dad said sure, after your bachelor’s. I ended up with a PhD and a job, so woo how, but cooking is still my first love.

[@wpbhd]

Helen Loney never too late to pursue your dreams!!

[@cdotsmith3]

I just prayed for you! Please come to LA...I NEED YOUR FOOD!

[@BrynnMetheney]

More Millie!! 💖💖

[@eatahfood]

Loved this feature. Going to remix that collard greens recipe using callaloo bush!

[@shanaeebodrick9845]

I’m one of those southerners whose a bit skeptical of our food outside of the south, but I’m very intrigued. Her dishes look amazing and hope she receives more spotlight. Thanks for sharing!

[@gabrielleyip8409]

Go Millie! Good luck - your positive attitude is inspiring and I wish you all the very best!

[@rb5959]

If I had to pick a last meal, this would be it. Every dish made is on my list of favorites.

[@theflyent7106]

Food and her spirit are unmatched love it... God bless you Mami and the Bronx

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

I love her spirit! Go Chef Millie!

[@HB-md8ly]

Amazing! Millie your food looks so delicious- my mouth is watering. I am sending my Prayers. I am praying for that restaurant, for you to call home and me to visit, that book (I want to buy and try), that TV show I want to watch, and a mini series on this channel I want to binge!!! I like you so much. I want to see more of you fulfilling your purpose, sharing your infectious personality and beautiful self. X (⚠ the above comment may not be 100% grammatically correct - just like this statement).

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Might be a good idea to check a few times for grammar before you click that YT blue arrow to send???

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

... your (____) looks? HUH? Your looks are wonderful??? Your WHAT looks... ???

[@HB-md8ly]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 You are right - there are a few typos/grammatical errors. My excitement and limited time was more pressing. But I hope others might feel my sentiment, enthusiasm and praise for Millie! She is Amazing! In this world I welcome positivity, even when wrapped in a grammatically poor package. Esp. As you never know the reason for this (e.g. dyslexia etc.). Thanks for your advice re: proof reading before I hit send, maybe you could have a think before you press enter too. Love and Light!

[@geebee1514]

I just saw you on GMA and I was in tears along with you and TJ Holmes. I needed that cry. One of the ladies said you make people feel good without words..and a little boy said when he eats your food he is in Heaven. I am in awe of you. You Rock. May our Lord continue to keep and bless you always. I do whatever I can for hungry kids but not enough.. Now where can I donate $ directly to you? 💛

[@ccburgess3058]

Praying for you my Southern Cooking Friend. God Bless.

[@sprinx99]

Southern food is the best food, even a NY girl knows!

[@madcitywendy]

I grew up in the Bronx, ate great food there, my mom was a fabulous cook, and her kitchen lives on in my kitchen. I am sending all my prayers to you!

[@cherylgsm123]

Everything Millie makes looks so good!!!

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

I LOVE how this was filmed. Everything looks delicious. I need to make that banana pudding recipe. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dexjay7975]

the banana pudding im blown away by.

[@refinnej892]

All the dishes look beautifully delicious. Sending up prayers from Toronto, Ontario.

[@christinam8545]

More of Millie please!!

[@wwater443]

Dam!! You made everything with love and kindness 💚 True soulfood

[@stevenrendell2728]

Go ahead now Millie! You have inspired me! This food is EVERYTHING! 🥘 ✊🏾❤️

[@brendafavors7415]

Best looking banana pudding I've ever seen!

[@mmps18]

I love Southern food 😊♥️ Millie is so lovely and I want to see more of her

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

This is comfort food, there is no other

[@clarak1586]

When I go to new york in the future I will go and try everything in her restaurant. I'm from France and I always wanted to try southern soul food, especially from a lovely black lady like chef Millie here. These are dishes we don't have here and they look delicious, I want to try them allll

[@_chade]

I LOVE her energy!! Many blessings lie ahead for her! 🖤

[@DominicGo]

love her entire vibe and energy!! More of her please 🥰

[@cappyhitop]

I loved this. I love her! What a joyful wonderful woman. I need that recipe for Mac n cheese! All of that food looked delicious.

[@kamilleseven283]

BEAUTIFUL, the woman and the food! What a feast for the eyes and the ears. That NYC accent is tight! great video. I hope this attention brings her all the success she wants. God bless her. She is representing with that Hilman t-shirt. Thank you for the video

[@eliofox9670]

I would get her cookbook in a heartbeat

[@JillsComfortZone]

I love this!!! When I come back home to visit I will definitely be stopping by her place!

[@darcyreadssometimes3904]

Love her

[@viperz301]

good energy

[@beatriceramos4703]

MORE MILLIE LIKE FR FR. Praying for you babe🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Ibelivinitup]

omgggg everything looks delicious. Her energy is amazing, wish her all the best. I want to learn from her!!!!!!!! Keep smiling chef Millie!

[@territ.5357]

Hi! I'm booked for New York in May. Will have to postpone until later this year, but rest assured my cousin and I will hv to add this to our top 3 list of places to eat!!!!! 💜 Soulfood. The food of my people.

[@lawyerlee]

Loved this video! My tummy is rumbling, wishing I had all this in front of me. Sending Millie all the love and best wishes.

[@cassieepouncy4375]

I cried watching this video!! Saturday was called Granny's choice day ,meaning she picked a grandchild and made their favorite meal. THIS WAS MINE!! And homemade ice tea,and IT WAS GOOD!! Thank You for the walk to memory lane❤❤ Good Luck GOD BLESS

[@nataliaspinelli9747]

This looks delicious! So talented! Can we have more of her on the show please!!!!!