Salt & Spine

In this episode, we pause to remember the legacy of Anthony Bourdain.This week, we're excited to welcome Edward Lee to SALT + SPINE, the podcast on stories behind cookbooks.Edward is the author of Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting-Pot Cuisine, which tells sixteen compelling stories of people redefining culinary traditions across the country. Previously, Edward authored Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen.START COOKING TODAY: BookshopIn the book, Edward road trips across the United States to uncover the stories of what he calls “America’s new melting pot cuisine.” From beignets in New Orleans to recreating the flavors of Cambodia, Edward doesn’t just explore the roots of these foods, but the people and their unique impact—and he brings us 40 new recipes based on these stories.“I love food made by immigrants. Not only is it delicious but it often has all the elements I look for in the recipe: s