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On this podcast we continue our conversation with Amanda Clegg about her book co-written with Victoria Byrne, \u201cHope and Spice: Authentic recipes and stories of transformation from the slums of Delhi.\u201d
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\nIts one thing to have a good idea, but its another to see that idea through to completion. That is even more so for a cook book that combines not only authentic recipes, but inspiring stories of the slum dwellers themselves.
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\nDo join us in this conversation with Amanda as we explore:
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\n \tWhy she could have the audacity to write an Indian cook book!
\n \tThe logistical challenges of visiting \xa0100 homes in 12 slum communities over 17 days to sample recipes, listen with the help of an interpreter and collate the stories of some remarkable men and women.
\n \tThe power of food to bring down barriers of race and caste.
\n \tThe story of Rajwati who in 2010 overnight lost her slum dwelling to make way for building for the Commonwealth Games.
\n \tHow lobbying by the charity Asha eventually led after 3 months to Rajwati and the rest of her community being found new homes.
\n \tThe story of Gyanwati who twenty years ago lost her son from dehydration at the age of two years old. Since then she has trained as a community health visitor and is determined that no other family will lose a child through dehydration.
\n \tSecrets and surprises of Indian cooking that Amanda has learnt.
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\nIf you have not listened to my previous conversation with Amanda that can be accessed here at Podcast #62: Much more than your average cookbook!
\nHope & Spice has been named a double\xa0Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2020 winner, winning Best Indian Charity Cookbook, and gaining a second award for People Cuisine (India)!
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\nThe Hope and Spice website is here
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\nThe Asha charity that works in Delhi's website is here
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\nYou can order the book from the link below:
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\nThe podcast is below or can be accessed at Making Sense of Life on iTunes
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\nAfter you have\xa0listened to the podcast do let me know by telling me what you found helpful or inspiring or any feedback you have.\xa0
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