On today’s Radio Cherry Bombe, it’s Deb Freeman, food anthropologist, culinary writer, and historian. audiophilegirl joins host kerrybombe to talk about “Finding Edna Lewis,” the pbs documentary debuting Feb. 18th that she created to celebrate the pioneering culinary icon.
Deb shares her experiences researching Edna’s contributions to American culinary culture, the challenges of bringing this project to life, the significance of preserving Black food traditions, and the lessons we can all learn from Edna’s enduring philosophy of seasonal cooking, sustainability, and community.
Listen to this episode on apple, spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And don’t miss “Finding Edna Lewis” when it debuts next week on Feb. 18th on PBS.
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