About this episode
Nicole A. Taylor is a food writer, recipe developer, and master home cook. Her latest book is Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations . Now, we’ve known Nicole for a while, but this conversation was the first time we were able to sit down and talk about food in her native Georgia, her work as a writer and editor in New York City, and the meaning of Juneteenth. We also go behind the scenes at one of America’s most well-known food magazines, where Nicole has been working. What a great interview. Also on the show we have a great conversation with José R. Ralat . José is the current Taco Editor at Texas Monthly and the winner of multiple James Beard Awards for his deeply reported journalism. Check out his book American Tacos , a modern classic. We talk about the state of the taco in America, among many other topics. More From Nicole A. Taylor and José R. Ralat: A Juneteenth of Joy and Resistance [NYT] Hibiscus Snow Cones [Food & Wine] A Major Ingredient Is the Cook w/ Cal Peternell, Matt Rodbard, Nicole A. Taylor [YT] Defining ‘Guisado’ Is Just as Messy as the Dish Itself [Texas Monthly] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices