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Chef Hector Boiardi, often recognized by his brand’s mispronounced name, "Chef Boyardee," made waves across America long before his canned meals hit the shelves. Born in 1897 in Borgonovo, Italy, Boiardi's journey began in his family’s kitchen at a young age. He honed his culinary skills at restaurants in Paris and London before setting sail for America at the age of 16.
Upon arriving in New York City in 1914, Boiardi, then known as Ettore, met his brother and began his ascent in the culinary world, working in high-profile kitchens, including The Plaza Hotel. The tales surrounding this period, however, are riddled with inaccuracies and more myth than fact.