This week’s interview is for those who prefer to go big or go home. We talk with hobbyist chef Masid Cader about his experience fast-tracking his interest in gourmet cooking, including training with a Michelin-starred restaurant during the weekends, all while working full-time in investment banking.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

• International Culinary Institute, New York City
• “Thomas Keller Teaches Cooking Techniques” on Masterclass
• Daniel Humm, owner and chef of 21 Madison Park
• The Food Lab, by J. Kenji López-Alt
• L’Artusi restaurant, NYC

You can learn more about our guest at:

IG @masidcader

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we interview Maryam Jillani about her journey as a food journalist and her experience writing the groundbreaking cookbook PAKISTAN. In our conversation, we learn about how Maryam’s background in public policy, education, and international development gave her a unique perspective on food writing while bringing her cookbook project to life.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

• PAKISTAN by Maryam Jillani, published by Hardie Grant
• Pakistan Eats food blog (www.pakistaneats.com/)

You can learn more about our guest at:

https://www.maryamjillani.com/

IG: @maryamxjillani

This week, we talk with marine biologist and medical technician Nova Hanson about her love for birding and photography, and how she keeps her hobby fun and meaningful.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

• “American Robin” (National Park Service)

You can learn more about our guest at:

IG @novarrh