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Friday on Lake Effect: 'Mexican Today,' Easy Indian Cooking, 'Sweet Spot'

Friday on Lake Effect

A look back at some of our favorite food interviews, including a conversation with chef and author Pati Jinich, who shares her unique cultural heritage and we learn about the bold flavors of Mexican-Jewish cuisine. Then, Indian cookbook author and TV host Alamelu Vairvaran discusses easy ways to make great Indian food. The author of a new book about ice cream throughout America talks about Milwaukee's custard scene.

Guests:

  • Pati Jinich, author, Mexican Today: New and Rediscovered Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen
  • Alamelu Vairvaran, host, Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu
  • Amy Ettinger, author, Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America