Elaine Mendoza on grief and the power of food to connect people to culture Episode 235

Elaine Mendoza speaks about losing her mom and connecting to her with food

Food and culture seem to go hand in hand. Family reinforces that connection. We all have some favorite dishes we’re told are family traditions and that’s part of our family story.  When a key person who helped make that story passes, what’s next?

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