The author and chef talks to Mark and Kate about how and why her personal experiences have prompted her to share the experiences of others; telling a better story of what it means to be displaced; the most harrowing travel experience she had while working on her latest book, Setting a Place for Us; and where to find the best sushi outside of Japan.

The Bittman Project is featuring three recipes from Hawa Hassan's new book, Setting a Place for Us:

Rice Bread: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/rice-bread/

Fresco de Melon (Cantaloupe Juice, with or without rum): https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/fresco-de-melon/

Madesu (Stewed Red Beans): https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/madesu-stewed-red-beans/

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Rob LaZebnik and Jeff Westbrook, co-executive producers on The Simpsons, talk to Mark and Kate about the great joys of writing for Homer; the food-related caveat that got Paul McCartney on the show; Lisa predicting the Trump presidency; and where the inspiration came from for their recent episode—one that focuses on avocados and making fun of pickleball.

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The editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious talks to Mark and Kate about how we can—and should—have bigger conversations about food, on par with other entertainment industries; why the best restaurants are like self-portraits; the importance of social courage; and her perfect meal—fried rice and champagne.

The Bittman Project is featuring two recipes from Bon Appétit's Art & Design Issue:

Oyakodon: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/oyakodon/

Red Pepper-Anchovy Toasts: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/red-pepper-anchovy-toasts/

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The writer talks to Mark and Kate about her memoir, Dirty Kitchen; living in the US as an undocumented immigrant for 22 years (and then self-deporting); what it's like to feel rooted in colonial mentality; and a common comforting mechanism of the Filipino immigrant experience.

Read an excerpt from Dirty Kitchen at the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/dirty-kitchen/

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A revisiting of a beloved episode from two years ago. Mark and Kate talk to the incomparable actor about finding comedy in a "soft" place, eating like a goldfish, love of family, and his disdain for cooking (but not eating).

Get the recipe for Classic Levy Family Egg Salad on the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/classic-levy-family-egg-salad/

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Writer and cook Rick Martinez talks to Mark and Kate about parental inspiration; being a cheesecake-obsessed teen; how Mexican-Americans are pigeonholed, culinarily; how and why he relocated from New York to Mazatlan; and his new book, Salsa Daddy.

The Bittman Project is featuring two recipes from Rick's book, Salsa Daddy:

Breakfast Tacos: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/ricks-breakfast-tacos/

La Mañanera (The Morning Salsa): https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/la-mananera-the-morning-salsa/

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The author, of How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time, talks to Kate and Holly about how she got deep into the heart of making and selling cannabis goodies, how we can learn from her mistakes (and what some of them are!), one food that cannabis should probably not go into, and why she wanted to write a "safe" weed cookbook.

Get Vanessa's recipe for Hot Honey Firecrackers on the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/hot-honey-firecrackers/

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In this revisiting of a 2022 episode, Mark talks to one of our most forward-thinking Senators about Big Food's long standing capability of corrupting food policy, the possibility of real change, why a Twinkie is cheaper than an apple, and how we can find our way back to regional food systems.

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