Tart is acid, whereas tang is just a depth of flavor that lasts on your palate.

It's the thing that makes you go, everyone. Hey, everyone. Welcome to Radio Cherry Bomb, the show that's all about women and food.

I'm your host, Carrie Diamond.

We have a Bomb Squad favorite back on the show today. It's

Padma Lakshmi, the star of Taste the Nation on Hulu, and of course, Top Chef. She is an author,

a humanitarian, and a fierce advocate for women and immigrants. You might not know this,

but Padma is also a fantastic cook and recipe developer. I'm very lucky that she's cooked

for me a few times. Anyway, her cookbook, tangy, tart, hot, and sweet, I love that title,

a world of recipes for every day has been reissued, and it's not just any cookbook. It's a very

personal book to Padma, and it highlights her lifelong passion for food and travel,

while also paying tribute to the deep immigrant culture that surrounds us.

Stay tuned to learn about Padma's favorite dishes from her new book and get the inside scoop

on what it was like filming Top Chef during a pandemic.

Today's show is presented by Sitka Salmon Shares, which you'll hear about later in the show,

and crate and barrel.

I love crate and barrel.

I'm a firm believer that every meal is a special occasion, and crate and barrel has an

incredible selection of beautiful modern pieces that will take anything you eat or drink up a notch,

thanks to the timeless design and terrific quality of their dinnerware, glassware, and serving pieces.

It doesn't matter if you're enjoying a home-cooked meal or eating your favorite takeout in front of your laptop,

which I should probably do less of.

It all feels way more festive

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