Your Mama’s Kitchen

Samin Nosrat

Dec 13, 2023

Chef Samin Nosrat discusses her culinary journey from childhood memories in her mother's kitchen to a transformative trip to Iran. She reflects on the impact of family traditions, immigrant influences, and the pursuit of flavor. The podcast also covers her experiences in the restaurant industry, finding belonging, and reconnecting with her Persian roots through food memories.

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Samin Nosrat's childhood memories in her mother's Iranian kitchen shaped her culinary identity.

Her affinity for acidity in cooking reflects a deep connection to her Iranian heritage.

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Exploring the Influence of Childhood on Culinary Traditions

Samin Nosrat shares her journey from her mother's Iranian kitchen, where her love for cooking was nurtured. Her childhood memories of aromatic Persian breakfasts and homemade meals shaped her culinary identity. Samin revisits a special trip to Iran with her mother, sparking a newfound appreciation for her cultural roots through food.

Introduction

2min

Exploration of Childhood Memories and Culinary Influence

2min

Nostalgic Reflections on Mom's Kitchen and Culinary Heritage

3min

A Culinary Journey of Discovery

11min

Navigating Celebrations and Career Paths

5min

Rediscovering Persian Roots Through Culinary Memories

15min

Production Credits and Sponsor Messages

3min

Michele joins chef Samin Nosrat, author of the New York Times bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, to tell stories of Nosrat’s mother’s kitchen, who and what else shaped her as she grew up, and a very special trip Nosrat took to her native Iran when she was just a kid.

Samin Nosrat is a San Diego-born, Oakland-based chef, writer, and teacher. Netflix’s documentary series Salt Fat Acid Heat, based on her book, was released in 2018. She has also starred in Netflix’s children’s cooking series Waffles + Mochi (produced by Higher Ground Productions), and co-hosted the podcast Home Cooking with Hrishikesh Hirway.

Nosrat began her cooking career at Alice Waters’ acclaimed Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse. She went on to work in Italy alongside chefs Benedetta Vitali and Dario Cecchini, and at (the now-closed) Eccolo in Berkeley.

She is currently at work on a second book.

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Your Mama’s Kitchen

Samin Nosrat

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Exploring the Influence of Childhood on Culinary Traditions

Epiphanies in Food and Life

Rediscovering Family Traditions Through Cooking

Embracing Acidic Palates and Cultural Connections

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts