How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
As part of our special series on food and families, LWC Studios' managing producer Paulina shared her concerns that hosting and cooking for the holidays is taking a toll on her aging Mexican mom. And culinary educator and hospitality expert Trisha Pérez Kennealy offers practical tips for maintaining family traditions while transitioning the related responsibilities.
Featured Expert:
Trisha Pérez Kennealy is the owner of the Inn at Hastings Park in historic Lexington, MA. A proud Puerto Rican-Jewish woman, Trisha grew up in Puerto Rico (before moving to Lexington as a teen) & spent much of her childhood with her multi-generational family sitting around the table. A graduate of Harvard College & Harvard Business School, Trisha went on to a successful finance career. While working as an investment banker in London, she realized that cooking is truly where her heart was. She earned both her Diplôme de Cuisine & Diplôme de Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu and went on to open her dream hospitality concept upon returning stateside, The Inn at Hastings Park in 2014. Today, Trisha shares her passion for teaching in her role as Culinary Educator, offering cooking classes for hotel and day guests where she shares her culture through her food with her community. Learn more about her work and business here.
If you loved this episode, listen to Feeling Pressured to Eat What Loved Ones Cook and Cooking for a Loved One with Special Dietary Needs.
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