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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 40 MIN

Deb Freeman On Her New Documentary “Finding Edna Lewis”

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Deb Freeman, food anthropologist, culinary writer & historian, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Finding Edna Lewis,” the PBS documentary she created to celebrate the pioneering culinary icon. Deb joins host Kerry Diamond to share her experiences researching Edna’s remarkable contributions to American culinary culture, the challenges of bringing this project to life, the significance of preserving Black food traditions, and the lessons we can all learn from Edna’s enduring philosophy of seasonal cooking and community.“Finding Edna Lewis” debuts February 18th on PBS.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, scholar, volunteer, and Bombesquad Booth applications, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Deb: Instagram, website, “Finding Edna Lewis”More on Kerry: Instagram

Deb Freeman, food anthropologist, culinary writer & historian, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Finding Edna Lewis,” the PBS documentary she created to celebrate the pioneering culinary icon. Deb joins host Kerry Diamond to share her experiences researching Edna’s remarkable contributions to American culinary culture, the challenges of bringing this project to life, the significance of preserving Black food traditions, and the lessons we can all learn from Edna’s enduring philosophy of seasonal cooking and community. “Finding Edna Lewis” debuts February 18th on PBS. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, scholar, volunteer, and Bombesquad Booth applications, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Deb: Instagram, website, “Finding Edna Lewis” More on Kerry: Instagram

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