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Table Talk: Elif Shafak

Best of the Spectator

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Culinary Roots and Cultural Journeys

This chapter explores a person's upbringing within a dual cultural landscape shaped by their Turkish heritage and experiences in France. It highlights the profound influence of their grandmother on their culinary memories and education, alongside the complex emotions tied to cooking and communal meals. The narrative further contrasts their evolving relationship with food through various life stages and cultural shifts, ultimately revealing how these experiences shape personal identity and connection.

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