Nik Sharma’s journey, ‘Now & Again,’ and doomsday prepping

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Dec. 08, 2018 Food & Drink

Nik Sharma’s path has led from Mumbai to the U.S., and from the world of genetics to food writing. Photo courtesy of Chronicle Books

Nik Sharma represents a new vanguard of personal stories being told in food media. Julia Turshen shares some tips about spending time with loved ones during the holidays. We also delve into the lesser-known traditions of Hanukkah and learn how to prep for the apocalypse with the chefs of Joe Beef.

From this Episode:

Nik Sharma’s journey

“Mine is the story of a gay immigrant, told through food,” writes Nik Sharma , who originally came to the U.S. from Mumbai to study genetics.

18 min

Market Report: Winter Squash

Over at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, executive chef Ria Barbosa of the Paramount Coffee Project is thinking about her restaurant’s soon-to-launch dinner service.

7 min

The many flavors of Hanukkah

Naama Shefi is is the founder of the Jewish Food Society , a nonprofit organization that works to preserve and revitalize Jewish cuisine.

10 min

Leftovers with loved ones

Entertaining guests during the holidays can sometimes feel like a competitive sport, with the corresponding pressure to go as big or fancy as possible. Enter Julia...

9 min

Eating like it’s the end of days

Do you ever watch the news with the distinct impression that the end of the world is nigh? Dave McMillan and Frederic Morin are the proprietors of Montreal’s Joe Beef ,...

12 min