Cultivating Culinary Curiosity: Priya Krishna on Raising Kids Who Love Global Flavors

Join us for a flavorful conversation with New York Times food
reporter Priya Krishna as she dishes on her new cookbook, Priya's
Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids.





Discover how Priya's globe-trotting childhood inspired a passion
for diverse cuisines, and learn why exposing children to a world
of flavors is about more than just good eating. From easy udon
noodles to kid-approved profiteroles, Priya shares how her
recipes aim to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and a love for
culinary diversity in young cooks. This episode is a must-listen
for parents, foodies, and anyone interested in raising the next
generation of open-minded eaters.





Transcription: You can read the
transcription on The Children's Book Review.


Order Copies: Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A
Cookbook for Kids on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠.


Indian-Ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family on
Amazon


Resources: Visit her online at
https://www.priyakrishna.me/


Find her NYTs articles here:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/priya-krishna





Priya Krishna Talks About:


Her role as a food reporter for the New York Times

How her family's love for travel shaped her culinary
interests

The inspiration behind creating a cookbook specifically for
kids

The importance of introducing diverse flavors to children at
a young age

Her approach to making recipes kid-friendly

The process of working with 30 kid recipe testers

Specific recipes from the book, including soy sesame butter
udon and profiteroles

Her goal of expanding the definition of "kid-friendly" food

The inclusion of step-by-step photos and illustrations in the
cookbook

Her favorite go-to recipe and most cherished recipe from the
book

The impact of cooking on children's willingness to try new
foods

Her hope that the cookbook will raise a generation of
open-minded, curious, and empathetic cooks

The connection between childhood food experiences and
lifelong food preferences

Her personal favorite cuisine and comfort food