Consider This from NPR Comedian Stephen Colbert is serious about food
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Nov 29, 2024 Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie dish on their culinary adventures, reminiscing about their South Carolina roots. They discuss their new cookbook, celebrating traditional meals and the joy of family cooking. Expect funny fishing tales and playful kitchen dynamics, along with the influence of West African cuisine. The couple shares quirky cooking stories, innovative techniques, and treasured family recipes, all sprinkled with humor and heartfelt nostalgia.
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Colbert's Food Opinions
- Stephen Colbert expresses his strong opinions about food, recalling his criticism of vinegar-based barbecue sauce.
- He humorously questions the American experiment if a BLT without tomato is acceptable.
Southern Food Debates
- The Colberts discuss the nuances of Southern ingredients, like field peas versus black-eyed peas.
- They also debate the regional divide between "grits" and "hominy."
Charleston Childhoods
- Stephen and Evie Colbert share their Charleston childhoods and how they didn't meet despite growing up in the same town.
- Evie recalls seeing Stephen with his mother at the opera, admiring his love for her.
