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Intellectually, MM’s merch and lifestyle career expectations aren’t that delusional. Women like Padma Lakshmi and Chrissy Teigen have managed to turn their short stints as professional pretty people into beneficial relationships with powerful male partners to very respectable careers in the food and lifestyle space. I could see how she looks at them and thinks she can outdo them. She has two major strikes against her, however:

1. Authenticity. She has trouble standing for something - one thing. Like them or not, both Padma and Chrissy have pretty much consistently been themselves pre and post super fame. Padma never commented on her obvious penchant for old, super rich dudes. It is what it is - you can judge her all you want but it’s a great example of “never complain, never explain.” She’s also been doing cookbooks (with her sexy/spicy/ I’m a model spin) since before the Internet lifestyle craze. So she’s been VERY consistently building on her message, and now that it’s cool to lean into immigrant cooking and heritage she’s very well positioned to capitalize on that further. Same with Chrissy, she’s been irreverent and overshary and (I personally find her funny) on twitter since Day1. Again, not everyone’s taste and has gotten herself into hot water multiple times but is still consistently who she is. She also has this very charming old Wordpress blog called So Delishious back in the early 2010s, so it’s clear that she has always loved food. Like Padma, she’s also always been very proud of her heritage and has always shared Thai recipes alongside her mom. For both of these women their brands have been DECADES in the building backed by their genuine interest - with “receipts.”

In contrast, Meghan lacks authenticity. She jumps from one thing to the next, from food to racial justice to whatever, and nothing she wants to push has “receipts” dating back more than 3 years. Even the Tig basically stood for nothing and was generic. There was no angle to it, just “vaguely in style, nonoffensive decor and food.” What’s fascinating to me about her is that she obviously seems to have no problem stirring up drama in her interpersonal life but she has seemed to so far be completely incapable of actually voicing opinions and committing any weight to an “issue” in her public life. For example, even if it were controversial to some, I bet you she’s be in a far better place brand and popularity wise if she just leaned into Hubb Kitchen and made UK immigrants and POC her platform and made that her main focus.

There’s a lot more I can add to this, as her lack of authenticity and consistency extends into even things like her dress. Kate made high street brands her thing. MM pivoted randomly from couture to Canadian stuff to social justice brands to British designers, and all with inconsistent silhouettes and styles. All of us women know that by the time we’re in our 30s, we all have our preferred “armor.” It might not be the best or most cutting edge, but we all more or less have a look and the fact that she doesn’t makes it hard to identify with her.

2. Timing. And I don’t mean coronavirus. I mean this whole era of lifestyle blogging. I’m an early 30s millennial and the Gen z “Zoomers” already trolling us en masse and calling us Karens. Yep, not only are we definitely uncool already (😟) but the lifestyle sphere has already hit its peak. It’ll stick around of course but the space is too crowded. Every other show on streaming is a food show. Instagram influencing basically got killed as we pivot towards more serious political and social justice issues (which is not a bad thing at all). Ad dollars that back this stuff up is contracting because there are more interesting methods of brand building (spreading your ad money among 500 “micro influencers” for example rather than 5 big Internet stars is what platforms like TikTok support more any way.) Big conglomerates like Unilever are learned from Covid that back to basics stuff like that doubling down on grocery channels is a smarter way to guarantee sales than just pouring money into social media. On top of that, brands are learning that associations with people are dangerous because of “cancel” culture. So you have to diversify your reach and divorce yourself from big primary merch deals with spokespeople.

This is all a very long winded way to say that unfortunately, she’s a day late and a dollar short. She’ll be fine, esp if she finds some rich guy to latch onto. (I think the former Uber CEO is single and in LA and just the type of bro she likes … haha!) But Chrissy and Padma are so out of reach.

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Thank you so much for sending this in! You’ve explained it much better than I did. It’s wildly ironic that the original brand/persona the brf built for her (biracial royal focused on women’s issues and Commonwealth countries) was the most compelling one by far. She could have been successful if she’d stuck by it, but she instead fluttered from one issue to another (women and girls became theater and fashion then the military then wellness and mental health then political activism, etc...). Every couple of weeks there’s a new cause that is “near to her heart” and that she “is passionate about.” The first few were credible, but after a year it comes across as fake. As you say, most celebs stick to one thing.

Another anon suggested that the Harkles are just building up successive fantasies and paying tons of pr money to have those fantasies immanentized. I think that’s the case.

Thank you very much for sending this in.

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Tag 8 People to Get to Know Them

I was tagged by the amazing, beautiful, talented, and overall incredible @pleasedontlookatmeaight

Favorite Color: I love all shades of blue and greens

Last Song: “Mowhok” - Adam Ant

Last Movie: Jurassic Park (tbh though that was way back in July)

Last TV Show: One Day At A TIme

Sweet, Spicy or Savory: gimme all the spicy food!

Bubbly water, tea or coffee: coffee (currently obsessed with Chrissy Teigen’s recipe for Iced Thai Coffee)

don't know who to tag but feel free to do this if you want 😁

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Cookbooks I’m Excited to Dive into in 2019

Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat & Cravings: Hungry for More

BY CHRISSY TEIGEN

I used to be indifferent to Chrissy Teigen. She was that lady married to John Legend and a television personality (what exactly does she do on Lip Sync Battle anways?)... but that that was about it. I didn’t even know or remember her as a model.

Then her cookbooks came out. I don’t know what it is about her recipes, but I think everyone was just as surprised as me at the success of Chrissy’s cookbooks. And naturally, their popularity piqued my interest. While many ingredients and meal ideas are day-to-day staples (like pork chops or mac+cheese), the spicy twists and Thai turns on various foods truly are recipes for food you want to eat. Paging through both books, I’m fairly certain I said “Yum” or “I want to try that” for just about every recipe. Not to mention, her humor makes her so incredibly personable.

Pull Up a Chair: Recipes from My Family to Yours

BY TIFFANI THIESSEN

I’ve mentioned Tiffani before, but let me do it again.

The first recipe of hers that I tried in my own kitchen was the Blackberry Jam portrayed on her show, and it became an instant hit (I even gave small jars away as parting gifts for a family get together; it is amazing on vanilla ice cream). As simple as making jam may be, I knew then that I wanted to try more of her recipes. I immediately ordered her cookbook when it was released.

Some of her recipes I might consider slightly posh, but trust me when I say they still easily doable and sound absolutely delicious. Just remind me to try her Grilled Artichokes again, now that I actually know how to properly eat them. *facepalm* Also, her hostess flair comes through in the last section of the book called “Picture Perfect Parties” – which has menu, decor ideas, and other such notes for hosting various types of get-togethers (i.e. tailgates, brunches, family campouts, etc.)

The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart

BY ALEX GUARNASCHELLI

Over the years watching Food Network and Cooking Channel, I’ve really become a fan of Alex Guarnaschelli. She’s a fellow Italian (Italians have an unspoken bond lol), the first female to win Iron Chef and the second overall female Iron Chef (after Cat Cora), but really... the lady just knows her stuff. When I heard that she was releasing a cookbook, I was super excited to get my hands on it. Yes, me being excited about books of any form is a recurring theme for me.

One thing I look forward to in Alex’s cookbook – as well as with Giada’s down below – is experiencing how a fellow Italian does Italian food (although that is merely a portion of The Home Chef). We all have our own interpretations of Italian dishes based on our individual backgrounds. But I suppose that could be true of many cultures and many dishes.

Also mildly prevalent in Alex’s cookbook is the sort of... “upscale” demeanor that I might associate with professionally educated chefs. It’s not many cookbooks you find recipes for bouillabaisse, unless they trained went to culinary school or studied in France – or in Alex’s case, the two combined (she attended La Varenne Cooking School in Burgundy, France).

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

BY JOANNA GAINES

I always try to resist the charm of Chip and Joanna Gaines... but guys, it’s really hard. And, not gonna lie, a lot of the merchandise from their line at Target is SO PRETTY and on my wishlist 😍 Damn you, Gaines’s.

While I am not entirely into the modern farmhouse aesthetic showcased on Fixer Upper or loosely included in their Target line, I am really feeling the down-to-earth homey recipes that Joanna shares in Magnolia Table. Many have that “fresh from the farm” Southern feel (based on her childhood in Kansas), where a handful of others include her Korean and Lebanese heritage.

Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers

BY ANDREW REA

I discovered this book at work and I absolutely LOVE the concept! In fact, I’ve been plotting a project for myself with a similar concept (more on this later).

Eat What You Watch encompasses 40 recipes to help recreate the amazing food moments in film – butterbeer from Harry Potter, the apple strudel from Inglorious Basterds, the titular ratatouille from Ratatouille. Essentially, this cookbook is the PERFECT way to combine my two favorite things. And I’ll get to watch some new movies in the process 😋

Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita

BY GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

I have an... interesting connection to Giada de Laurentiis.

Noooo, no it’s not just because of our shared Italian heritage (she was born in Rome!), but rather a foodie experience I had a few years ago.

In late 2016, I traveled to Las Vegas with my aunt for her birthday. As a special birthday meal, we dined at Giada’s namesake restaurant on Vegas Strip. Sparing you the details, I think this was actually the first fancy-ish and refined dining experience I’ve ever really had. I spared no expense and splurged as much as I could, from appetizer to dessert. I really don’t know how to explain it properly but Giada just holds a special place in my and my aunt’s hearts thanks to this experience we shared. Later on, I even planned and together we cooked an entire meal inspired by our experience, utilizing Giada’s own recipes from her website Giadzy.

Unlike her other books, however, I felt that this one was more authentic. There are the people that want “everyday” and “weeknight” recipes for oversimplified meals, but Giada’s Italy to me just felt more... real. More Giada than her other titles. And, as I mentioned along with Alex Guarnaschelli’s book, I look forward to tasting Giada’s interpretation of Italian food, especially knowing that Giada’s recipes incorporate a Californian flare, spawning by her childhood in Los Angeles.

Bread Illustrated BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN

This cookbook is part of my ever-evolving desire to cook more items from scratch. As an Italian (I know I know, I’ve already mentioned this too much in this post), there are two things we (or at least I) really love as eaters: pasta and bread. It seems only natural for me to be excited to utilize this book. And, of course, it makes the house smell amazing! There’s nothing like the aroma of baked goods. I am always so fascinated by how varying measurements of flour, yeast, and wet ingredients can create beautifully diverse loaves of bread.

Mediterranean Cookbook

EDITED BY MARIE-PIERRE MOINE

A final repetition of this concept – Mediterranean Cookbook is another way I want to discover Italian food interpretation. However, this title is also much, much more than that. The Greek, Spanish, Andalusian, etc. foods within Mediterranean Cookbook allow me to uncover the flavors of the entire region, flavors that go well beyond Italy. I just might have to get over my distaste for olives to tackle this one.

Equally as entertaining will be trying to understand and use the titles of dishes – most, if not all of them, are not in English. But, if anything, I consider it a way to immerse myself into the culture of each dish.

Regions include (listed in the index): Middle East, North Africa, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Sicily, Greece, and Turkey.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: The Book of Greens: A Cook's Compendium by Jenn Louis with Kathleen Squires In a strange turn of events, I've taken an interest in *gasp* salads and vegetables and healthier foods 😝 And while I also purchased The Vegetable Butcher by Cara Mangini a couple years ago, I knew it couldn't hurt to get my hands on a book just about greens; how to select, break down, cook them AND what flavors pair well with them. Let's be real, I just love any book that is essentially an encyclopedia for chefs. Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook by Sara Quessenberry & Kate Merker Now that I have two Instant Pots in my possession (a 3-quart and an 8-quart), it is now a matter of actually using them. My first meal from the Pot was butternut squash soup, and I have since experimented with hard boiled eggs, a pot roast, and chicken breast (both from frozen!) that all turned out wonderfully... but I would definitely love to add more to my Instant Pot reportoire. I may still enjoy cooking the old fashioned way, but you can't deny how well the Instant Pot works. The Kinfolk Table: Recipes for Small Gatherings by Nathan Williams I got this book as an absolute steal at a garage sale; I think I literally only paid 10 cents. I may not read Kinfolk Magazine, but I was immediately drawn to the beautiful composition and cultural aspects of it. Not only does the cookbook encompass recipes from around the world, but also the stories that inspired them from the people who shared them. Although The Kinfolk Table is divided into Brooklyn, Copenhagen, The English Countryside, Portland (Oregon), and "The Wandering Table," the book's contributors span the entire globe.

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Cravings: Hungry for More by: Chrissy Teigen

5 stars out of 5

After the extraordinary success of Cravings, Chrissy Teigen comes back with more of her signature wit and take-no-prisoners flavor bombs. Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen…and life. It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary: recipes for quick-as-a-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter, healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly. And it will have you hungry for more.

Release Date: September 18, 2018

Before I get started..I'd like to just inform you that this cookbook is outstanding. My expectations have been reached and then some. And I had very high expectations, btw. Chrissy Teigen remains the cooking goddess she is and this cookbook will become a kitchen staple for me, just like her first cookbook. I know I'll be using the recipes over and over. I cannot wait to keep the cooking going. So far..and this is since the release (which was last Tuesday)..I have made four recipes from this book. And all four were delicious. My sister made two others and they were also delicious. I'd say we're on a roll. And now what follows can probably be described as a rant of my love for Chrissy Teigen's cookbooks. I'll let you know which recipes I've made and how this book compares to the last one. Let's go!

Okay, so I've already written a raving review of her first cookbook, Cravings. It became my all-time favorite cookbook. I've never made so many recipes out of a single cookbook. I'm telling you..her tastebuds are in sync with mine or something. Or maybe I should stop thinking the world revolves around me and realize the book is called Cravings, so no shit is it going to be delicious to most people. I suppose I'll update that review eventually with the recipes I've made, but it'll get ridiculous because I've really worked my way through it.

I spent the entire time since the release of the first waiting for the release of her second. I'm one of those people who followed her blog before the cookbooks happened. After the blog stopped, I remember loving watching the process of Chrissy making her first cookbook. This time around..she didn't seem to document it nearly as much, which I found disappointing. I still need something to fulfill the void of waiting for Chrissy's blog posts because it took over 2 and a half years for this second cookbook to come out.

Now...it is a great cookbook. This time around..it is once again cravings, although because she is now a mom there are a few differences. She opted for "lighter food" this time around, which let's be real..there is still tons of cheese and bacon and all types of good stuff throughout. But compared to the first book, there are less of those foods that seem like straight indulgences. Still...very similar in ways too. Meaning..if you enjoyed the first book, you will definitely once again enjoy this one.

The other difference here is, once again because she is a mom, time has become an even more precious thing. So there are things that she takes shortcuts on, while also admitting it along the way. For her jerk lamb chops, she says to buy jerk seasoning ready from the store but notes that if this were her first cookbook, she would have given the recipe to make it yourself from scratch. This is true because there's a recipe in her first book involving cajun seasoning and sure enough, she gives you the recipe to make that from scratch. I'm torn on how to feel about this because yes, I am a major lover of saving time. I love getting the option of how to do things a little quicker when it doesn't make a difference in the finished product. However, I do like to get told how to do something, so I can make the decision myself if it was worth it. She could have included a brief put salt, pepper, this, this, and this and you'd have the seasoning. But it's fine. Not the biggest deal. And again, it's something I'm torn on.

This book has a couple sections that weren't in the first book, such as a dessert section. Chrissy isn't much of a sweet person, so it's not cakes, cookies & brownies. This one has a banana bread, soft pretzels, two-faced cobbler, mango sorbet, homemade magic shell, mousse, and skillet peanut butter chocolate chip blondies (UH...YES PLEASE).

Also, there is an entire sandwich section, which includes a couple grilled cheeses I need..the jalapeño-parmesan crusted grilled cheese and sweet & spice peach & brie grilled cheese. Oh and the philly french dip she makes with more of a cheese sauce au jus. There is just so much. I probably shouldn't just list every recipe in the book. Although, if you get a chance..it wouldn't hurt to check out the table of contents.

Plus...this time there is a potatoes & their friends section. POTATOES!! Yeah..my stomach is pleased. It has plenty of potato dishes among other veggie dishes. I made the Tators, Shrooms, & Peas with parmesan cream from this section. And it was SO GOOD!!! My husband and I were both in heaven. It was more filling than we expected, so next time it'll be a main and we'll add diced ham to it. The parmesan cream was so good that we'll definitely use it with other dishes. I'm thinking it'll be good with pasta.

This time around I didn't find the Thai Mom section quite so intimidating. It probably helped that I got blue apron for six weeks this summer when Chrissy had a partnership. A few of the dishes were from the thai section of the first book and they were absolutely delectable. I get why I was freaked out by ingredients like fish sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sweet chili sauce, sambal oelek ..really just things I wasn't used to cooking with. Nor did I see how these ingredients would all mix together to become something heavenly. Garlic is also pretty common in the thai section. I love garlic, though. Anyway, this time around I found myself excited to make these authentic Thai dishes. Last night, we had the Thai soy-garlic fried ribs and OH BABY. Yes, they were ridiculously easy, but oh so tasty. I never knew ribs could be cooked so quickly and there was this nice crisp to them that ribs don't usually have, but I lived for it. Definitely making these again. I cannot believe Chrissy considered not including this one in the book because of how easy it is. It's a keeper. And not something you'd think to do yourself.

I also went into the breakfast section and made the Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake. So good!! It was kind of like a breakfast casserole, but there were chunks of bagel in it that didn't taste fully like bagel by the time they cooked and soaked in the egg mixture. They were much softer. And there were cream cheese bombs throughout. This was a good one for sure! I made mine with mushrooms instead of tomatoes because I'm not a tomato person. And I'll do it this same way again in the future when I want a breakfast casserole with everything bagel type flavoring. Yum!

I finally understand why people call Chrissy a soup master! I have been DYING to try her pot pie soup from the first book. Honestly, I only haven't made it yet because for the longest time I could not find heavy cream in the store. Finally this summer, I FOUND IT!! It's only at one grocery store in my area. So I will make that one in the next month. For now, I needed to make something from her new book. I opted for the French Onion Soup. I'll be honest..I'd never had french onion soup before. I really love onions, though. This one was a major winner. And I feel talented for being able to say I can make it. Not too difficult. Hardest part was getting through cutting all those onions without crying my eyes out. But this beautiful soup turned out sooo tasty. It was oh so cheesy and there were croissant croutons in it that became doughy and just OOOH! You know what I mean? Yeah..this is a major winner.

I guess it's good I've only made the four recipes so far because this review would go on and on. Luckily for you, I didn't have all the time in the world so I'll be making more this weekend.

There is also a salad section, snack section, and supper section which actually has mains & sides tacked on to several of the dishes giving us more side recipes than what is included in potatoes & their friends.

I will say that her introduction to the book and the intros to all the recipes have a great layer of humor. Her stories are fun and will make you laugh out loud. She also talks about how she went through postpartum between books (and babies) and how that affected her/this book. She reminds us she is only human, and a relatable one at that.

There are photos of almost every recipe, but a couple might be missing and that bothers me. I like to see what the outcome of what I'm making should look like at the end. Not to mention, you want to see how tasty a dish looks to decide if you want to make it. I'll still make everything in this book regardless.

So there you have it...delicious recipes from Chrissy Teigen. Food that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen when you have a dinner party. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a cookbook with food they actually want to eat.

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Chrissy Teigen's mother, Pepper, talks about cooking, family and why she has to eat Thai food once a day

Chrissy Teigen’s mother, Pepper, talks about cooking, family and why she has to eat Thai food once a day

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

At the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, we’ve been spending the month of May celebrating the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States-- especially as it relates to food.

For so many cultures, food is a means to connection. Meals can be so much more important than just nurturing your body-- they can nurture your soul as well. As we expand our knowledge of the unique cultures within the Asian and Pacific Island regions, we especially love hearing about the ways that their individual dishes and traditions can bring people together.

Below are a few of our favorite cookbooks and short stories that help expand our understanding of the AAPI community and their impact on the culinary field in the US. Best of all, we’re giving away THREE of the books below so you can honor and celebrate AAPI Month at home and in your classrooms! You can enter by commenting on our corresponding Facebook post and/or Instagram post and let us know which book you’d be most excited to receive.

Every chef needs a copy of Maangchi's “Big Book of Korean Cooking: From Everyday Meals to Celebration Cuisine”

Often referred to as “YouTube’s Korean Julia Child,” Maangchi “explores topics not covered in other Korean cookbooks, from the vegan fare of Buddhist mountain temples to the inventive snacks of street vendors to the healthful, beautiful lunch boxes Korean mothers make for their kids. Maangchi has updated and improved the traditional dishes, without losing their authentic spirit.”

Check out the cookbook here and follow Maangchi on Instagram.

Get a taste of Thailand with the “Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom”

We all know that supermodel and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen loves to cook, but it’s time we show some love to the woman who taught her how! In her latest cookbook, Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen shares “80 stir-fried-saucy, sweet-and-tangy mostly Thai-ish recipes from the mom who taught Chrissy (almost) everything she knows!”

In addition to mouth-watering recipes, Pepper shares stories about growing up in Thailand, such as how she used to sell sweet-savory kanom krok coconut-and-corn pancakes to commuters when she was a child.

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Learn about Japanese Cuisine from an Iron Chef! Check out Masaharu Morimoto's book, titled “Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking.”

If you’ve seen Chef Morimoto compete on shows like Iron Chef, you know that he’s a force to be reckoned with!

In this book, “Chef Morimoto reveals the magic of authentic Japanese food—the way that building a pantry of half a dozen easily accessible ingredients allows home cooks access to hundreds of delicious recipes, empowering them to adapt and create their own inventions.”

“From revelatory renditions of classics like miso soup, nabeyaki udon, and chicken teriyaki to little known but unbelievably delicious dishes like fish simmered with sake and soy sauce, Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking brings home cooks closer to the authentic experience of Japanese cuisine than ever before.”

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The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Chrissy Teigen's mom talks food, family and her need for Thai spice (CNN) — As anyone who’s visited Thailand knows, food is a key part of the experience. Whether you’re street side in Chiang Mai slurping back a bowl of khao soi noodles or enjoying a Michelin-starred Thai meal in a high-end Bangkok restaurant, the memories of those powerful, balanced flavors stay with you long after you’ve left the country. Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen knows this all too well. Mother of model, TV personality and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen, Pepper emigrated to Utah from Thailand’s northeast Isaan region in the early 1980s. For years, she says she tried to replicate the flavors of home, struggling to find ingredients in the small American town she lived in. “When I had Chrissy as a baby I remember going to a little market,” she tells CNN during a recent video interview. “I was the only Asian in that little town — Delta, Utah — where Chrissy was born and I requested ‘Can you bring in bean sprouts and lemon grass please?’ And they did. But other than that, I had to travel 100-200 miles just to get gaprao (Thai basil).” Today, Pepper lives in Los Angeles with Chrissy, son-in-law John Legend and their two kids, Luna and Miles. She makes regular cameos on their Instagram feeds, often appearing in the kitchen cooking alongside Chrissy or her grandkids, or joining them on their travels. Pepper’s influence can be found in Chrissy’s two cookbooks and on her Cravings website. But for the first time, the mom/grandmother is sharing her stories and recipes in her very own book. “The Pepper Thai Cookbook,” out this week, is an 80-recipe collection filled with gorgeous photos of food and her family, accompanied by laugh-out-loud anecdotes and touching memories of her experiences growing up in Thailand and her life in the US. “It’s just kind of like having a baby again!” Pepper says of her new book. “The same feeling. I’m so excited and a little bit nervous.” The book features dishes from several regions of Thailand. But Pepper puts her own spin on some of them — pad Thai brussels sprouts, anyone? — while also including other family staples like scalloped potatoes, the first “American dish” she learned to make. “Our family loves to eat,” says Pepper. “So I have my favorites from Isaan (in the book) because that’s where I’m from originally. That’s my most favorite flavor. And then my family likes exploring some northern and southern Thai foods.” “Don’t be afraid” Thai cookbooks can often be intimidating for at-home chefs, depending on the availability of ingredients or personal dietary restrictions. But Pepper knows from experience that adaptations are often unavoidable and just wants people to have fun in the kitchen, saying she regularly gets asked for advice on how to make Thai recipes healthier or vegetarian-friendly. “Thai people tend to eat all day. A little bit here, a little bit there. Food is everywhere. The aroma of street food hits you as soon as you walk out the door in the morning.” Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen “Don’t be afraid,” she says enthusiastically. “I worked very hard with the writer’s (Garrett Snyder’s) help so we got it. It’s easy, and simple.” What wasn’t easy, though, was having to document the measurements for each recipe. Pepper says a lot of what she does in the kitchen is based on instinct, so she had to figure out how much of each ingredient she was actually using. “Everything comes from my head, so the measuring, the weight…that was the biggest challenge. When I did it myself I don’t need a recipe — when I needed two tablespoons I did it without measuring. But I tested myself. It was almost exactly perfect every time.” Exploring the tastes of Isaan Pepper grew up in the small city of Nakhon Ratchasima — unofficially known as Korat — in Isaan, where her grandparents were rice farmers. This region is famed for offering some of Thailand’s greatest culinary hits, including larb (a spicy minced meat salad) and som tum (papaya salad). (See recipe for Pepper’s fried chicken larb at the end of this feature.) These bold, intense flavors were always a part of Pepper’s life. The oldest of five kids, she says she was in the third grade when she began helping out her mother, who worked in a school cafeteria. “I started going to the market with my mom and came back at about 5 or 6 in the morning and just started preparations,” she recalls. “I was the sous chef for my mother before I could leave for school. At lunch time I had to come down and help her selling, like a food vendor.” Pepper feels Thailand’s reputation for being food-obsessed is deserved, with the question “gin kao yung” — have you eaten yet — a constant fixture in everyday conversations. “Thai people tend to eat all day,” she says with a laugh. “A little bit here, a little bit there. Food is everywhere. The aroma of street food hits you as soon as you walk out the door in the morning.” Even though it’s been decades since she left Isaan, Pepper says she needs to eat Thai food once a day — which can get tricky given how often she’s on the road with Chrissy, John and the kids. “Every time we travel I start packing chili peppers, a krok (mortar and pestle for crushing ingredients like chilies and garlic), instant noodles, chili powder, fish sauce,” she says. “Travel for me is very difficult because I have to have Thai food.” Fortunately, she says her Grammy-winning son-in-law is an adventurous eater who isn’t afraid to try new flavors. “John is so good!” she says when asked whether he can handle spicy food. “He can eat all the things with me. He’s a very good sport. He tries everything. When we were back in my hometown he tried all the bugs in the bug cart.” That trip took place two years ago. Pepper brought Chrissy, John, Luna and Miles back to Korat with her, where they explored the city’s street food scene. A visit to a local market caused a bit of chaos, with fans swarming the family as they made their way through the crowd, their tour even broadcast live on Facebook. Pepper acknowledges it’s difficult to travel with her celebrity daughter and son-in-law given the attention they attract, but feels honored to have received such a warm welcome in her hometown — she was even granted a key to the city of Korat from local officials. “I’m so happy people recognized me,” says Pepper. “From just being a little girl who goes to the market every day, to being a mother… and look at me now.” Introducing her grandkids to Thai flavors When visiting Thailand, Pepper says she always has to have a bowl of boat noodles. Shutterstock When asked to single out the first thing she eats when she steps off the plane in Bangkok, there’s no hesitation. “Ahhh, me and Chrissy gotta go get boat noodles!” she says, referring to kuai tiao ruea — small bowls of beef or pork noodles with a hearty broth accompanied by herbs and veggies. The name is derived from the original vendors who once paddled through the canals and rivers in and around Bangkok, cooking steaming hot bowls of noodles right in their boats. Today, they are served in restaurants as well but you can still enjoy the classic, floating version. “Sometimes we get in the car and go straight from the airport, straight to Ayutthaya where (some of the best) boat noodles are,” says Pepper. Though Chrissy might be a huge fan of Thai food now, Pepper says that wasn’t always the case. In the intro of her book, she notes how her famous daughter always wanted American foods like grilled cheese and pizza when she was a kid. But as Chrissy grew older, she began to ask for all those Thai dishes she grew up cooking and eating with Pepper. Pepper’s grandchildren, on the other hand, already have Thai favorites of their own, which are included in the book. “They love my food! They always ask for it and I enjoy doing it, I am so happy. Luna advised me this morning, ‘Tell them I love your jok,'” says Pepper, sharing the advice her five-year-old granddaughter gave her about what to discuss during the interview with CNN. Pepper says her fried chicken is also a hit, and Miles, who is nearly three, particularly loves her ribs — with lots of garlic. These days, Pepper doesn’t have to travel hundreds of miles for ingredients. She says she has a garden filled with fresh produce, while other items are easy to find in Los Angeles, allowing her to cook all her Thai favorites at home. And as the Thai-American embarks on her latest journey as a cookbook author, she says Chrissy has been a huge source of support and comfort along the way, encouraging her to share her recipes with the world. “She’s just so proud of me,” says Pepper, breaking into her trademark smile. Recipe: Pepper’s Fried Chicken Larb Pepper’s Fried Chicken Larb. Jenny Huang/Clarkson Potter Serves 2-4 FOR THE DRESSING — 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice — 1 tablespoon fish sauce — 1 teaspoon light brown sugar — 1 tablespoon Toasted Rice Powder, store-bought or homemade — 1 teaspoon Roasted Chile Powder FOR THE LARB — 6 fried chicken tenders (about 12 ounces), sliced, or 3 heaping cups of chopped fried chicken — 1 medium shallot or ½ red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about ½ cup) — 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup) — ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves — ¼ cup torn mint leaves FOR SERVING — Cooked sticky rice or jasmine rice Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice powder, and chile powder until combined. Set aside. Make the larb: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the chicken on a sheet pan and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the warm chicken, shallot, scallions, cilantro, and mint, then slowly pour the dressing over the top while tossing. Mix gently but thoroughly. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed. The larb should be tangy, salty, and a little spicy (like me). Serve immediately with rice. Recipe reprinted from The Pepper Thai Cookbook, available online now and in bookstores around the world. Copyright © 2021 by Vilailuck Teigen with Garrett Snyder. Book photographs copyright © 2021 by Jenny Huang. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House. Source link Orbem News #Chrissy #cookbook #Family #Food #mom #Pepper #Spice #talks #Teigens #Thai

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