The Food Chain
Bonnie Garmus: My life in five dishes
Sep 27, 2023
Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, shares her life story through childhood memories, workplace struggles, and the adoption of her Chinese daughters. She discusses the connection between cooking and chemistry, her mother's impact as a nurse during the AIDS pandemic, and personal experiences of battling sexism. The podcast also includes a recipe for 'desperation brownies' and offers advice for children facing discrimination.
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- Cooking is depicted as a means to transform lives and promote empowerment for women.
- Personal experiences of sexism in the workplace highlight the importance of women speaking up and the challenges they face.
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The Power of Food in Transforming Lives
The protagonist of Bonnie Garmus' novel, 'Lessons in Chemistry', uses her cookery show to empower women and promote cooking as a way to transform their lives. Food is depicted as a means to change our brains and bodies, and Elizabeth Zalt believes that cooking is chemistry. Garmus highlights the transformative power of the kitchen and the importance of a decent diet in determining our overall well-being.
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