LIVE: Mom's Banana Bread Pudding w/ Tu David Phu

In this episode, Chef Preeti Mistry talks with Chef Tu David Phu
live on the podcast stage at the first-ever Cookbook Fest in
Napa, California. Tu is the author of the forthcoming cookbook
'Memory of Taste,' that is a "tribute to the enduring spirit of
my matriarchs, the rich heritage of Vietnamese cuisine, food
insecurity, and the stories that food can tell." 


In this podcast, Tu and Preeti discuss Tu's upbringing in
Oakland, the profound influence of his mother, and the deep
connection between food and memory. Tu shares the stories behind
his mother's banana bread pudding recipe, the impact of food
insecurity on his life, and his efforts in advocating for
universal school meals. They also delve into the meanings of
authenticity in cooking, cultural appropriation, and
sustainability within the food industry. 


 


For more from Tu: 


Order his book!


His Instagram


His website


His documentary, Bloodline


 


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