Love, loss, and what we ate

Love, Loss, and What We Ate is a memoir that weaves together Padma Lakshmi's personal journey of survival and triumph with her passion for food and family.

The book chronicles her experiences growing up between India and the United States, her career in modeling and television, her romantic relationships, and her struggles with endometriosis.

Throughout the narrative, Lakshmi intersperses recipes and reflections on Indian cuisine and culture that shaped her identity.