Anita's been reckoning with what it means to stay connected to cultural identity as a mixed-race adult. And in pursuit of what things to prioritize, she's turning her focus to food. She talks to mixed-race foodie and writer Raj Tawney, whose hours in the kitchen with his mom and grandma have grounded his search for belonging. Then, she picks up the phone and calls the primary chef in the Rao family: her mom, Sheila.Meet the guests:- <a href="https://rajtawney.com/">Raj Tawney</a> is a writer, foodie and the author of “<a href="https://www.fordhampress.com/9781531504571/colorful-palate/">Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience</a>”- Sheila Rao is Anita's mom <a href="https://www.wunc.org/2024-12-04/is-food-the-key-to-cultural-belonging-transcript">Read the transcript</a> | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@embodiedwunc?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embodiedwunc/?hl=en">Instagram </a><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/254474/43/83gu0x074ydhd8wm">Leave a message for Embodied</a>

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Anita talks to mixed-race foodie and writer Raj Tawney, whose hours in the kitchen with his mom and grandma have grounded his search for belonging. Then, she picks up the phone and calls the primary chef in the Rao family: her mom, Sheila.

Anita's been reckoning with what it means to stay connected to cultural identity as a mixed-race adult. And in pursuit of what things to prioritize, she's turning her focus to food. She talks to mixed-race foodie and writer Raj Tawney, whose hours in the kitchen with his mom and grandma have grounded his search for belonging. Then, she picks up the phone and calls the primary chef in the Rao family: her mom, Sheila.

Meet the guests:

- <a href="https://rajtawney.com/">Raj Tawney</a> is a writer, foodie and the author of “<a href="https://www.fordhampress.com/9781531504571/colorful-palate/">Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience</a>”

- Sheila Rao is Anita's mom 

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Is Food The Key To Cultural Belonging?

Is Food The Key To Cultural Belonging?

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