Kristen chats with New York Times staff writer, Eric Kim on his forthcoming memoir and cookbook, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. Eric shares how a stand mixer inspired his love of baking and cooking at a young age, how he grappled with identity in the kitchen, and how his family -- especially his mom, helped to inspire his sticky-sweet, snackable crispy chickpeas with a classic Korean sauce.
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