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NPR's Book of the Day
NPR's Book of the Day

Two books trace the social and historical impacts of food

May 31, 2024 · 19m
AI Summary
  • Victor M. Valle's 'The Poetics of Fire' analyzes chiles in Mesoamerican cuisine.
  • It connects food history to Mexican-American culture.
  • Michelle T. King discusses chef Fu Pei-mei's impact on Taiwanese food.

Guests on This Episode

MK
Michelle T. King
1 podcast appearance
VV
Victor M. Valle
1 podcast appearance

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