Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) José Andrés
Nov 27, 2024
Join world-renowned chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, as he discusses the joy of using food as a form of love during crises. He shares his transition from fine dining to humanitarian efforts, emphasizing that changing the world can be as simple as adjusting a Thanksgiving turkey recipe. Andrés highlights the resilience required for food aid, especially in challenging areas like Gaza, and the importance of community and empathy in cooking. Plus, hilarious Thanksgiving tales add a light-hearted touch to this inspiring conversation.
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Croquetas of Love
- José Andrés's mother creatively used leftover ingredients, like a dry egg, to make croquetas.
- This taught him that love can be shown with limited resources.
Liberation, Not Redemption
- World Central Kitchen (WCK) was inspired by D.C. Central Kitchen and Robert Egger's philosophy.
- Egger believed philanthropy should liberate the receiver, not just redeem the giver.
Haiti's Impact
- José Andrés's first trip to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake aimed to understand how cooks could help.
- This experience led to the creation of World Central Kitchen.