Helen Rosner

Helen Rosner, a food writer and New Yorker staff writer, dives into the evolving landscape of home cooking and cookbooks. She discusses Samin Nosrat's new book, 'Good Things,' highlighting its blend of narrative and practical cooking advice. Rosner explores the impact of culinary influencers, the intimacy of food knowledge, and pandemic cooking fatigue. She also reflects on modern cookbook authors, the dinner party as a cultural milestone for millennials, and how cooking shapes personal identity and intellectual life.

In this conversation, Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, shares the joy of food and community during the holidays, highlighting family recipes from immigrant women. She introduces an Afghan Cake Jawari recipe, bursting with rosewater and cardamom. Food critic Helen Rosner adds her delicious insights on thoughtful gifting and presents last-minute culinary gift ideas. Listeners explore cozy winter flavors, unique dishes calling back to their culinary heritage, and the art of gifting through meaningful connections.

Helen Rosner, a James Beard Award-winning critic from The New Yorker, dives into the vibrant world of restaurant criticism. She contrasts the culinary scenes of Chicago and New York, exploring the impact of costs on creativity. Helen shares her ADHD journey, discussing how Vyvanse transformed her life. The conversation also touches on the ethics of eating whole animals, social media's influence on criticism, and the shifting landscape of food celebrity, particularly for women. With insights on sandwiches and cooking improvisation, Helen's take is both humorous and thought-provoking.