It’s that yummy time of the year again, and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional flavors of your upbringing. Yewande Komolafe is a journalist for New York Times Cooking with a keen eye for FLAVOR. As an immigrant from Nigeria, she loves incorporating the flavors of her culture combined with the techniques of traditional french cooking. Today on the pod, I talk with Yewande about her unique take on Thanksgiving and how her immigration to the United States during her college years shaped the way she celebrates the holiday.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Yewande’s incredible food scientist mom inspired her to work the food industry  Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie Sauce Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes How Yewande incorporates the flavors of her native country of Nigeria to influence her recipes  Yewande’s advice for anyone who is spending the holiday alone or with just a couple guests  Recipe Recs & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit MadeInCookware.com/foodheaven and use promo code foodheaven for 15% off your first order from For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Yewande’s Website Yewande’s Instagram  Yewande’s NTY Article  Yewande’s Recipes: Citrus Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Jollof Rice, Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata, Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish, Fish Pepper Soup Produced By Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.