Tradition Meets Modern Kitchen

About this episode

Jeff Keasberry catches up with Pat Tanumihardja to discuss her evolution as a food and lifestyle writer.

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Pat Tanumihardja for a relaxed catch-up, exploring how her world has evolved since their first conversation. From food and travel to writing and storytelling, Pat reflects on her journey as a respected food, travel, and lifestyle writer and the bestselling author of beloved cookbooks such as The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, Farm to Table Asian Secrets, Asian Pickles at Home, Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals, and her latest release, Mortar and Pestle...

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Keasberry

Guest: Pat Tanumihardja

Topics covered

• food
• travel
• writing
• storytelling
• cookbooks

Keywords

• food writing
• travel
• cookbooks
• storytelling
• Asian cuisine

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, Farm to Table Asian Secrets, Asian Pickles at Home, Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals, Mortar and Pestle

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