Intelligence Squared The 12 Books of Christmas | Comfort Eating with Grace Dent
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Dec 20, 2024 
Grace Dent, a renowned journalist and restaurant critic, joins Deborah Frances-White, a witty comedian and the voice of the Guilty Feminist podcast, for an engaging chat. They dive into the magical intersection of food and memory, sharing personal tales of comfort foods that evoke nostalgia. From butter and bagels to Cadbury chocolate, the duo highlights how food shapes our emotional well-being. With humor and candid anecdotes, they explore the significance of simple pleasures, all while reflecting on culinary joy during both happy and challenging times.
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Food as Comfort
- Send food instead of flowers when someone experiences a loss.
- Food provides comfort and practicality during gatherings, unlike flowers.
Richard E. Grant on Providing Support
- Grace Dent recounts a conversation with Richard E. Grant about grief and food.
- Grant emphasized the helpfulness of sending food regularly without prompting.
Restaurant Butter
- Restaurant food's deliciousness is often due to the generous use of butter.
- Grace Dent highlights the difference between home cooking and restaurant practices.
