It's a strange time for joy. But eight years after the runaway success of Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat and her much-anticipated follow-up are asking us to consider its elusive features: how joy is cultivated, what dishes encourage us to gather, and ultimately, what makes a good life in our attention-destroying times.
These might sound like heady topics for a cookbook. But Nosrat's latest, Good Things, is as concerned with recipes as it is with the foundational elements of a more intentional way of life. Here's a sample:
"For example, the more socioeconomically secure members in our group take on a greater share of the financial burden so everyone can participate worry-free."
It's this kind of advice, which you can find all across Good Things, that I haven't been able to stop thinking about, and how lucky we all are to have Samin as a guide in this life. I hope you can read our chat on Good Things, mental health, and the one ingredient she can't get enough of these days.
—Inae Oh
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