Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware Zoe Saldaña
Feb 12, 2025
Zoe Saldana, the award-winning actress behind iconic roles like in Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, shares her culinary roots stemming from her Dominican upbringing. She reminisces about cooking with her grandmother and emphasizes the importance of good rice in her life. Zoe reveals how she met her husband and even requested a day off from filming for their wedding. With delicious Dominican recipes to share, she gives a taste of her heritage while promoting her latest film, Emilia Pérez. Who knew food could be this captivating?
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Chance Encounter
- Jessie Ware recounts a surprising encounter with Zoe Saldaña after a 15-year wait to see the immersive show "You Me Bum Bum Train".
- They briefly spoke, acknowledging their upcoming podcast interview.
Origin of Zoe's Name
- Zoe Saldaña's parents struggled to agree on her name, with her father favoring Jadira and her mother disliking its association with his ex-girlfriend.
- Her mother ultimately chose Zoe from a name book, making peace by using Jadira as the middle name.
Zoe Saldaña's Rice Cooking Technique
- Sauté rice in olive oil with salt before adding water. Rinse the rice thoroughly beforehand.
- Use enough water so a utensil can stand, cook at high heat until evaporated, then cover and lower the heat for perfect grainy rice.