EPISODE · Sep 8, 2017 · 30 MIN
E17: Freddie Bitsoie — “A detective of food”
from Toasted Sister Podcast · host Native Voice One - NV1
Freddie Bitsoie (Diné) is the executive chef of Mitsitam Cafe inside the National Museum of the American Indian where he uses his imagination and knowledge of history to bring Indigenous flavors to the museum experience. He studied anthropology in college but took a different route when he noticed everything he thought about was food. In this episode, Freddie talks about his culinary upbringing, the challenges of working in Indian casino restaurants and his thoughts on fusion and new Native cuisine.
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Freddie Bitsoie (Diné) is the executive chef of Mitsitam Cafe inside the National Museum of the American Indian where he uses his imagination and knowledge of history to bring Indigenous flavors to the museum experience. He studied anthropology in college but took a different route when he noticed everything he thought about was food. In this episode, Freddie talks about his culinary upbringing, the challenges of working in Indian casino restaurants and his thoughts on fusion and new Native cuisine.
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