The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Delicious! Stories of Food & Feelings
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Apr 1, 2025 Arlene Stewart, a personal chef who has catered for celebrities and trained with culinary legends, leads off with her journey of finding belonging through food. Di Zhao shares a humorous hot pot dinner story and a quirky childhood dispute over quail eggs. Josephine Ferraro recounts a delightful childhood con involving spumoni and a heartfelt confession. Michael Imber reminisces about his grandmother’s fudge, emphasizing how recipes carry love and memory across generations. Food takes center stage in these touching narratives of connection.
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Chef's Journey
- Arlene Stewart, a chef, faced relentless abuse from her superior.
- She walked off the job but later found success at a Michelin-star restaurant.
Sweet Hands
- "Sweet hands" in cooking is an innate talent, not solely learned.
- It's a blend of intuition and skill that elevates dishes.
Hot Pot War
- Six-year-old Dee Zhao had a hot pot battle with a professor.
- She retaliated for him eating her food by discreetly consuming his.