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.

In a lively conversation, Helen Rosner, a celebrated New Yorker staff writer and James Beard Award winner, dives deep into the complex relationship between food, body image, and societal pressures. They discuss the transformative effects of Ozempic on diet culture and advocate for body liberation amidst capitalist ideals. With a blend of humor and personal anecdotes, Helen and Virginia explore parenting's role in shaping healthy attitudes toward food and body image, urging a shift toward joy and connection over restrictive norms.