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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 21 MIN

How Black history and genealogy shaped a St. Louis bakery's Juneteenth menu

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At La Pâtisserie Chouquette in south St. Louis, Juneteenth is a time for celebration and stories. Simone Faure, pastry designer and co-owner of the James Beard-nominated bakery, shares the inspiration behind the bakery’s Juneteenth menu this year, which includes items with Gullah Geechee influences and backstories that involve genealogical research and an international recipe exchange.

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