Theresa Cohen
OWNER/OPERATOR, MA DUKES
The term "ma dukes" is used to describe a southern mother
or even a neighborhood woman who guides and feeds the
children on her street who may not have much support at home.
"I put a lot of love in my food. You know, God is love.
Everything I make has some of that spirit in it, and I take a lot of
pride in what I do," Cohen said.
"Soul food doesn't have measurements. Southern food
follows a recipe, but soul food can't be found in a cookbook
or online; it's cultural. You just know what you know from your
grandma." — Kela, Ma Dukes server
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