From rehab to ten thousand reservations - the many lives of chef, Erin French
Less than a decade ago Erin French was in rehab, having lost her restaurant, her home, and custody of her son. But she was determined to fight back and reclaim her life.
A decade ago Erin French's life was in tatters. She was in rehab having lost her restaurant, her home and even custody of her son. Today, she runs one of the hardest to book restaurants in the US. She opens up to Emily Webb about her remarkable turnaround.
Erin has written a book about her journey, it's called Finding Freedom in The Lost Kitchen.
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Fiona Woods
Picture: Erin French
Credit: Stacey Cramp
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