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Your Mama's Kitchen

By: Michele Norris
Narrated by: Michele Norris
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  • “Tell me about your mama's kitchen.” That’s the simple request which begins each episode of this Audible Original podcast from acclaimed journalist Michele Norris (NPR’s All Things Considered, The Washington Post) and Higher Ground, Barack and Michelle Obama's media company.

    Every week, hear guests like Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Matthew Broderick, D-Nice, José Andrés, and more explore the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives—and of course, each guest brings a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story.

    With a delicious buffet of actors, authors, chefs, musicians, and more, the rich conversations that flow from that simple initial prompt reveal the histories, memories, and cultures that emerge from the kitchen—the heart of the home—where we are nourished physically and spiritually. Some of our most valuable and vulnerable moments happened there as we watched parents struggle with bills, wrestle with shifting family dynamics, or figure out new roles for themselves as feminism changed the national terrain. Your Mama’s Kitchen is a podcast about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are.

    Find the podcast transcripts here: https://www.audible.com/ymk-transcripts.
    ©2023 Higher Ground LLC (P)2023 Higher Ground LLC
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Episodes
  • Episode 40: Jennifer Hudson

    Episode 40: Jennifer Hudson
    Jun 19 2024

    Dreamgirl, American Idol finalist, and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson joins us for the last episode of the season. She takes us back to her early years in the South Side of Chicago where she and her siblings grew up in a kitchen filled with song, and where she spent precious late nights with her grandma in front of the TV. Plus, we hear about the pound cake recipe of her childhood.

    Jennifer Hudson is a renowned singer and actress. She’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony, earning her EGOT status. She currently hosts her own self-titled show where she invites celebrities, community heroes, and viral sensations to bring empowering conversations to light.

    Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode40
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    39 mins
  • Episode 39: Pete Holmes

    Episode 39: Pete Holmes
    Jun 12 2024

    Comedian Pete Holmes shares the small ways his mom infused her Lithuanian heritage through food, even though she wouldn’t talk much about the home she knew before having to flee the country and become a refugee. He opens up about his journey confronting some dark parts of his past that helped him make better comedy. Plus, we’ll get the recipe for his mom’s apple pie that might look more like a cobbler.

    Pete Holmes is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. He gained recognition as the creator and lead actor of the HBO series Crashing, a semi-autobiographical show centered around the world of stand-up comedy. Holmes has also worked as a writer for Saturday Night Live and lent his voice to characters in the animated series Animals. His stand-up specials, including Nice Try, The Devil and Faces and Sounds, have received praise for their observational humor.

    Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode39
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    45 mins
  • Episode 38: Zarna Garg

    Episode 38: Zarna Garg
    Jun 5 2024

    Comedian and TikTok sensation Zarna Garg shares her incredible journey of creating the American life she imagined growing up and finding marriage on her own terms. She also reveals how she transitioned from the elaborate meals her mom cooked to simpler dishes that suit her family’s needs today. Plus, she offers some great tips for transforming steamed broccoli into something special.

    Zarna Garg is a stand-up comedian who pokes fun at her experiences as an Indian immigrant mom. She was named Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2023 and performs in comedy clubs all across the country. Her comedy special, “One in a Billion,” is available now on Amazon Prime Video.

    Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode38
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    42 mins

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