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The 'fiery education' of food writer Brigid Washington's culinary journey. Plus, comedian Alonzo Bodden
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Brigid Washington’s new memoir explores culinary education and cultural identity
A new memoir pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to study at the nation’s top culinary school, the Culinary Institute of America. Trinidad native food writer Brigid Washington talks about her time as a student at NC State, the role that Raleigh played in her culinary career and working with the James Beard Foundation.
She'll be discussing and signing her new book, Salt, Sweat & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef on April 28 at Quail Ridge Books.
Brigid Washington, food writer, vice chair of the James Beard Foundation Journalism Committee and author of the new memoir, Salt, Sweat & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef
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Comedian Alonzo Bodden talks aviation, family and comedy
Alonzo Bodden is a comedy veteran with more than 20 years in the stand-up game. A frequent guest on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Bodden got his start in aviation before pivoting to a career in humor. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired December 17,2025.)
Alonzo Bodden, stand-up comedian and actor