Dolly Parton: Working Class Food Hero

Special Sauce with Ed Levine by Ed Levine

Sep 4, 202636:38Arts

There are quite a few beautiful Dolly Parton remembrances that have been published since her death, but only one that talked about Dolly's love of food and the many contributions Parton made to the food culture. Today's...

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