food
DRAWN OUT: On the Overconsumption of Avocados
We all know avocados are delicious, but there are many complexities involved in their overconsumption.
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Popaganda: Food Writing
Even though it’s one of our basic human needs, food isn’t simple or straightforward. What we eat ties into our upbringing, our culture, and our values. Food is a deep reflection of our identity. That’s what we’re talking about on today’s show: the personal politics of food. The food we... Read more »
The American Palate is Your Passport: On Belonging, Food, and Immigration
Be adventurous, try new things, and immerse yourself in another culture! But only if it costs less than $10 a plate.
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Hungry Ghosts: An Interview with Chef and Author Soleil Ho
The author of new chapbook “Hungry Ghosts” talks about food, writing, and how there’s so much we’re unable to say with mere words.
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A Seat at the Table: The Need for Better Race and Gender Diversity on Netflix's "Chef's Table"
It’s crucial to see the race and gender dynamics at work behind high-end cuisine.
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"Racist Sandwich" Podcast Serves Up Discussion of Race, Gender, & Food Culture
A podcast at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and nom nom.
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A Short Resource Guide to Food, Race, and Cultural Appropriation
These podcasts, books, and talks are great starting places for thinking about race and food.
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Cut & Paste: Zines About Food
Food isn’t simple. These five zines tell stories that connect food, family, and identity.
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I Talked With One of America’s Only Female Sushi Chefs
There’s a strong taboo against women becoming sushi chefs. But that didn’t stop Mikiko Ando.
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Popaganda Episode: Snacks
We talk with Top Chef star Karen Akunowicz about how she handles being an executive chef at a super busy restaurant. Then, writer and chef Soleil Ho shares an essay on race, food, and identity and talks about the politics of... Read more »