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Life and Art from FT Weekend

The best food writing is personal

Oct 13, 2023
A fascinating conversation about food memoirs featuring chef Ravinder Bhogal, 19-year-old baker Kitty Tait, and memoirist Angela Hui. Topics include baking bread as a lifesaver, struggles with mental health in the food industry, breaking traditional formats in food writing, and overcoming anxiety and imposter syndrome.
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Quick takeaways

  • Food-based storytelling allows for the exploration of personal experiences, cultural identities, and the intricate connections between food and mental health.
  • Food memoirs offer a platform for capturing the stories, history, and narratives of ordinary women, emphasizing the significance of women's experiences and their ties to food.

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Using Food to Tell Stories

Food has a unique sensory power that goes beyond reading. It evokes memories, emotions, and experiences. Cooking and eating are immersive and offer the perfect medium for storytelling. Food-based storytellers Angela Huay, Kitty Tate, and Ravinder Bogel discuss the power of food writing and how it connects with personal stories and cultural identities.

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