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Food traditions, holiday cooking and Alaska ingredients with Francis Lam | Hometown, Alaska

Francis Lam (right) recently joined Hometown, Alaska host Kim Sherry to discuss food traditions, his travels in Alaska, and cooking local ingredients in our holiday meals. (PBS)
Francis Lam (right) recently joined Hometown, Alaska host Kim Sherry to discuss food traditions, his travels in Alaska, and cooking local ingredients in our holiday meals. (PBS)

On this episode host Kim Sherry speaks with cookbook editor and food journalist, Francis Lam. Lam is also host of " The Splendid Table" and judge on " The Great American Recipe." That's where Sherry first met Lam, when she was the very first contestant on the show to come from Alaska. We hear about his experience travelling in Alaska and talk about how culture shapes our love of food. Later in the show we hear ideas on incorporating Alaska ingredients in your next holiday meal.

HOST: Kim Sherry

GUEST: Francis Lam, food journalist, host of "The Splendid Table"

Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.