At a recent cooking demonstration in trendy Tribeca, I was fortunate to sample a tantalizing braised chicken dish with figs, lemon, zaatar and fennel What astounded me more than this delectable culinary fare was the story behind the person who made it. Chef Michelle Bernstein, a Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, has earned many accolades as an author, James Beard winner and guest judge on.
“Chef Michelle is in a job where her hands can be visible, especially if she’s cooking on a televised cooking show,” explains David S. Pisetsky, Professor of Medicine,When she first received the diagnosis, Bernstein’s reaction was not exactly optimistic. “In my mind, I thought my career was done. I worked SO hard to get here, and the pain was so great. I was so limited in my movement.” But over time, the renowned chef made several adjustments at work and at home.
She’s also made changes at home. “I have difficulty playing hide and seek with my 12-year-old son because I can’t bend my knees. So, my husband has to play with him and he’s not as fun as I am!” Bernstein has also adopted more of an anti-inflammatory diet. Not only have these adjustments reduced her symptoms and improved her quality of life but they have NOT impaired her cooking. “I put in the same amount of love and passion, and even more flavor.
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