Freakonomics Radio Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
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Jan 16, 2023 
In this engaging conversation, Samin Nosrat, author of the bestseller 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' and Netflix cooking series creator, unpacks her complex relationship with fame. She reflects on the emotional weights of her immigrant experiences and the impact of family tragedy on her creativity. Samin candidly discusses the struggles of balancing her culinary and literary worlds amidst personal loss, and the challenges of navigating success in the culinary industry while maintaining authenticity. Her humor and insights make for a heartfelt exploration of ambition and identity.
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Long Journey to Publication
- Samin Nosrat's book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, was published in 2017 but the idea originated around 1999 or 2000.
- Writing the book itself took about three and a half years.
Italian Apprenticeship
- Samin Nosrat deferred a writing MFA program to apprentice with a chef in Italy.
- The collaboration on a cookbook fell apart due to lack of structure and funding.
Pickles and Jams
- Around 2009, Nosrat had another opportunity to co-author a pickle and jam cookbook.
- The project dissolved, partly due to the agent's eccentric behavior and Nosrat's people-pleasing nature.
