A podcast centered around family recipes, but exploring much more! Stories of how family and the food they grew up with have impacted these creatives, foodies and dreamers.
On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with Grasie Mercedes @grasiemercedes (https://www.instagram.com/grasiemercedes/) (https://www.instagram.com/tee_ohhh/)and we dished about way more than food. A podcast host herself on @notblankenoughpod (https://www.instagram.com/notblankenoughpod/) Grasie also acts, writes, and directs her own projects (https://www.instagram.com/grasieshorts/). She pulled back the curtain on what goes down in a writers room (she was on staff for Perfect Harmony), how being the oldest in her family shaped her, and the importance of having faith in yourself even if you don't feel "ready yet or qualified enough". Grasie also discussed the importance of representation on and off screen and how that preps the future generations for believing in themselves.
GRASIE'S MOM'S DOMINICAN RICE AND BEANS (http://www.immigrantkitchens.com/recipe-archive/dominican-rice-and-beans)
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6 Aug 2020
Tiana Okoye on empowering others to USE THEIR VOICE!
On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with Tiana Okoye @tee_ohhh (https://www.instagram.com/tee_ohhh/)and we dished about way more than food. Of course we covered her time on Broadway and being an actor in a new production, as was her case in The Cher Show. She talked about how COVID has illuminated a lot of cracks in the systems we have in place and the measures she and her community are taking to make lasting change- one of them being Broadway via @broadwayforracialjustice (https://www.instagram.com/broadwayforracialjustice/). The push for more diversity and inclusivity is needed more than ever, and Tiana is making her voice heard. Her welcoming energy will give you hope and cause to fight for those things in your own life and communities especially with the help of her group @artsavethevote (https://www.instagram.com/artsavethevote/) Listen along if you want an honest look at what it takes to be a working multi-faceted performer, how to keep a dream alive even if you feel you're in the minority, and why it's important now more than ever to make your voice heard.
Nigerian Igbo Tomato Stew: Cook time - 20-30 mins
Brown Rice or white rice
Olive oil
Puree fresh tomatoes
Tomato paste
Onions
Salt
Nutmeg
Maggie’s seasoning cubes
On a frying pan, put a little bit of olive oil on. Mince onions.
Heat up the oil for 2-3 minutes then add onions and tomatoes
Let the onions and tomatoes cook for 8-10 mins on medium (“almost to the point where they’re burning” direct quote from Christian lol)
After cooking the puree tomatoes and onions, add the paste and Maggie’s seasonings.
When the stew is cooked to your linking, add to rice and enjoy!
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16 Jul 2020
Emily Fedner of @foodloversdiary
On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with Emily Fedner of @foodloversdiary (https://www.instagram.com/foodloversdiary/) and we dished about way more than food. Of course we covered her Babushka's famous vareniki and her early days where her love of food was formed, but as usual we dove much deeper. Emily opened up about her struggle to find a career in food that was not only meaningful, but fulfilling, how her her days as a line cook forever changed her, and how it's not been as easy of a road as instagram may show. She's an open book and touches on why mental health needs to be addressed more in the industry, and why we need to be giving back to the undocumented workers of the US. She even developed an e-cookbook that donates a portion of its proceeds to the NY based Undocu Workers Fund. Listen along if you need some uplift, are thinking of changing careers, and want to fuel your appetite!
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RECIPE FOR VARENIKI HERE (https://emilyfedner.com/babushka-podcast/about-babushka-podcast)
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