Chef Stephanie "Pyet" DeSpain grew up surrounded by culinary entrepreneurs, but her interest in becoming a chef herself came later in life. "I grew up with people who were very passionate about ...

Kansas City-based social media chef Stephanie “Pyet” DeSpain competed on season 1 of Next Level Chef as part of Team Nyesha Arrington. After an average start, she secured her first winning dish in ...

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The traditional Native American berry sauce known as wojapi is on its way to becoming a household word and the condiment du jour thanks to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Mexican-American culinary ...

Pyet DeSpain took home the grand prize in Wednesday night’s episode of the new FOX show starring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey. She’ll receive $250,000, a one-year mentorship from all three judges, and ...

In her new cookbook “Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking,” Pyet DeSpain, Season 1 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” competition series, offers a warm ...

"Rooted in Fire," the new cookbook by award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain brims with recipes celebrating both her Potawatami and Mexican heritages. But it's also a memoir of grit and resilience, and a ...

“Rooted in Fire,” the new cookbook by award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain brims with recipes celebrating both her Potawatami and Mexican heritages. But it’s also a memoir of grit and resilience, and a ...

Chef Pyet DeSpain is the latest cook to participate in The Music Center’s Emerging Chefs Program at Abernethy’s restaurant. Her residency runs from Sept. 11 to spring 2025. DeSpain is an award-winning ...

Chef Pyet Despain of PBS Eats travels to Onondaga to meet and cook with legendary seed keeper Angela Furguson. Click to view ...