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"A high-end appliance dealer based in Boston where she worked as a cooking teacher and recipe developer, the employer furloughed her for several months at the start of the pandemic shortly after she returned from maternity leave. The unexpected break extended her time at home with her newborn to about eight months (versus a typical three-month leave) and coincided with her being recruited to appear on Chopped; she later resumed her role with the company." - Terrence Doyle