Asma Khan: on food

Asma Khan: "Food sits in your DNA, close to your skin, connected to your heart. Your ancestors have blessed you. Be proud."

Celebrated chef and activist Asma Khan brings spice to the Speakeasy, joining Shami Chakrabarti to explore the intersections of food, feminism, and justice.

From law student to celebrated chef, Asma's journey is one of empowerment, resilience, and culinary rebellion.

Make no mistake: food is political, and noone understands that better than Asma Khan.

Asma Khan's children's book, A Kid's Book About Food, is out now. For children aged 5-9, it's about how food is much more than what fuels our bodies; when we prepare food, no matter how big or small, we share something of ourselves with those around us.

Find A Kid's Book About Food online here, or in your locally owned book shop.

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Shami's Speakeasy is a Bespoken Media production for Chaotic DoGooders. This episode was produced and edited by Ailish Hunter. Artwork by Josh Moir.