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Holiday Reads: Michael Lewis, Victoria Smith and Ravinder Bhogal
Dec 24, 2023
Michael Lewis, the best-selling author known for hits like 'Moneyball,' dives into the tumultuous tale of Sam Bankman-Fried in his latest work. Victoria Smith tackles the ageism and misogyny faced by middle-aged women in her provocative book, 'Hags.' Ravinder Bhogal, celebrated restaurateur of Jikoni, shares her culinary journey in 'Comfort and Joy,' blending flavors from around the world. Together, they spark insightful conversations about wealth, societal perceptions, and the emotional connections tied to food.
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- Food acts as a bridge between immigrants' present and past, evoking memories and providing comfort and belonging.
- Immigrants adapt their recipes to the new country, creating a unique cuisine that reflects their cultural identity and journey.
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The Power of Food in Immigrant Communities
Food evokes memory and connects immigrants to their homeland. It is a source of comfort and a way to feel settled when far away. Immigrants often adapt their recipes to the new country, creating a new cuisine that combines their culinary heritage with the traditions of their new nation. Cooking becomes an act of survival and a way to maintain a connection to the past, even as they embrace the present. The loss experienced by immigrants is mitigated by the celebration of their cultural identity through food.
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