Darina Allen
HRN Hall of Fame: Darina Allen
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Nominated by: A Taste of the Past
Darina Allen is a chef, TV personality, cooking instructor, and cookbook author. She founded the first farmers' markets in Ireland, as well as the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork. Darina is a pioneer of the Slow Food movement, and is a determined campaigner for local produce. She is a natural teacher and has made an incalculable contribution to culinary education.
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