

Louise Kennedy on Belfast, bombs and a disastrous pav
Jul 25, 2024
Writer Louise Kennedy shares her upbringing during The Troubles in Belfast, transition from chef to novelist, struggles of kitchen mishaps, and reflections on writing, health, and Belfast's changing political climate.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Complexities of Security in Turbulent Belfast
02:10 • 6min
Morning Routine at Primary School: Starting with the Hail Mary and Recounting The News
07:42 • 2min
Navigating Political Atmosphere and Family Life in Troubled Belfast
09:27 • 22min
Traditional Cooking Lessons and a Disastrous Pavlova Incident
31:28 • 3min
Chef's Culinary Journey Across Ireland and Lebanon
34:11 • 6min
Reflections on Writing, Health, and Belfast
39:50 • 12min