Padma Lakshmi Hopes New Cookbook Fosters Connection Amidst US Challenges

Indian-American TV personality Padma Lakshmi expressed concern over the current "dark period" in the US, hoping her new book, 'Padma's All American,' will foster curiosity and connection among diverse communities. The cookbook features personal stories and recipes from immigrant and Indigenous peoples, aiming to counter anti-immigrant sentiment by encouraging people to learn about and engage with different cultures within America.