Nostalgia and Culinary Journeys

This chapter reflects on the speaker's travel experiences and the dual emotions of leaving and returning, highlighting the role of food in memory and storytelling. Through vivid descriptions of their Edinburgh kitchen and explorations of Uzbek cuisine, they illustrate how cooking connects them to different cultures and seasons. The chapter also pays homage to Carla Grissman's work, emphasizing the importance of food customs in understanding cultural heritage.