Happy Thanksgiving or Happy F*** Colonizers Day, which is what our special guest, Amirah Islam calls it.
Today, take time to learn all about Amirah, about her Bengali roots, her passion for cooking and her experience on winning Top Chef Amateurs. Don't forget to give credit where credit is due when it comes to trying new foods.
0:00 Intro
3:26 Getting to know Amirah
12:25 Top Chef Amateurs
19:30 Bengali flavors
27:50 The American food culture
42:35 What to order from a Bengali restaurant
43:27 Amirah's definition of highlife
44:55 Spreading kindness and making us cry