Award-winning journalist Mayukh Sen, one of the most important young voices in food media, has made a name for himself by telling the stories of marginalized culinary personalities. Now, in his first book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women who Revolutionized Food In America, Mayukh digs even deeper to share the lives of women whose culinary contributions to this country have been forgotten or overlooked. He joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his book, the women he focused on, his unconventional career path, and more. Today’s show is supported by Kerrygold, makers of beautiful butter and cheese, and Modern Sprout, your source for amazing indoor and outdoor gardening products, for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

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