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Food is a gateway to the new and familiar in 'Crying in H Mart' and 'Gastro Obscura'

Oct 22, 2021 · 17m
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  • Food connects us to memory and new experiences, explored in two books.
  • Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart' links Korean food and grief.
  • 'Gastro Obscura' by Wong and Thuras explores global culinary curiosities.

Guests on This Episode

CW
Cecily Wong
1 podcast appearance
DT
Dylan Thuras
1 podcast appearance
MZ
Michelle Zauner
5 podcast appearances

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