My father and mother love to eat and love to feed, and I think I have the same thing.

My wife always tells me, do you see how much we spend this month in needing us?

I'm researching, and now learning.

But because nothing gives me more joy than to send food to friends, or to share with anybody.

And I think all of that comes from my mom and my dad.

But I say, come here, of course.

But I say that, sir.

I said, blessing.

Welcome to your Mama's Kitchen, a podcast that explores how we're shaped as adults.

By the kitchens we grew up in as kids.

I'm Michele Norris.

Today, I caught up with a man who's always out in the world globetrotting for good, and

I got him to slow down enough to spend time with us in his kitchen.

Lucky me, I got to spend a day with chef Jose Andres in his home in Bethesda, Maryland.

Yes, sorry, but that's beautiful music.

Jose is a long time friend.

I've known him for years, and I always like visiting his house, because it's filled

with good smells, interesting objects from all of his travels, and the constant gurgle

of laughter and something bubbling on the stove.

It's like life is a party, and he is the host.

And Jose is a celebrity chef known for his big heart as well.

You've probably heard of Jose because of his philanthropic work.

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