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Thanksgiving, Part 2: Umami and Me (with Tracy Clayton and our families)

Nov 24, 2020
Tracy Clayton, known for her controversial Thanksgiving opinion, joins the hosts to discuss differing views on cornbread and Thanksgiving traditions. They also share memories of Thanksgiving and Persian New Year celebrations, explore the art of homemade stuffing, and talk about the importance of condiments like cranberry sauce. Plus, they discuss the making of mango pie as a Thanksgiving dessert that combines American and Indian traditions.
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  • The origin and significance of mango pie in Rishi's family's Thanksgiving traditions and the alternative vegetarian options for gelatin.
  • Tracy Clayton's dislike for cornbread and the cultural differences in taste preferences.

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The Origin Story of Mango Pie

The podcast discussion about the origin of mango pie and its significance in Rishi's family's Thanksgiving traditions. The pie is a hybrid of American and Indian flavors, made with a Kiebler crust, Cool Whip, Philadelphia cream cheese, mango puree, and gelatin. Rishi recalls how he introduced Samin to the pie and how she later shared a fancier version on the New York Times. Vegan and vegetarian alternatives to gelatin in the pie are also discussed.

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