Intelligence Squared Grace Dent on the Joys of Comfort Eating, Part Two
Oct 28, 2024
Grace Dent, a beloved food writer and host of the Comfort Eating podcast, is joined by comedian Deborah Frances-White. They dive into the rich emotional ties we have with comfort foods, sharing hilarious anecdotes about celebrity snacks. The duo reflects on nostalgic recipes and the liberating joy of comfort eating, particularly pasta. They explore the sentimental value of simple dishes like tinned spaghetti, revealing how these meals anchor us in cherished childhood memories. Expect laughter and heartfelt stories about food, memory, and life.
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Podcast Recording Stress
- Grace Dent discusses the stress of keeping her house clean for celebrity guests on her podcast, "Comfort Eating".
- She mentions hiding dirty dishes in her car before Richard E. Grant's arrival.
No-Cook Comfort Food
- Deborah Frances-White shares her no-cook comfort food: sherry-soaked chocolate biscuits layered with jam and cream.
- She humorously describes her limited cooking skills since marrying her chef husband.
Childhood Memories
- The no-cook dessert evokes childhood memories for Dent, reminding her of buying snacks with money "borrowed" from her dad.
- She recounts being sent across busy streets to buy cigarettes and sweets from an off-license.