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.