Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Cook Samin Nosrat (‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’) Returns with ‘Good Things’
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Sep 7, 2025 
Samin Nosrat, a celebrated cook and writer, known for her bestselling book and Netflix series, dives into her latest work, 'Good Things.' She candidly shares the influences behind her recipes and reflects on the joys and challenges of her upbringing as the daughter of Iranian immigrants. From her formative experiences at Chez Panisse to the complexities of cultural identity, Samin discusses the importance of personal fulfillment in the culinary world. She also touches on the significance of community, seasonal produce, and the joy of cooking for others.
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Growing Up Between Worlds
- As a child Samin felt she had to be perfect to hide being "not white" and to fit both American and Iranian worlds.
- She later realized that impossible task, compounded by family trauma, shaped her drive.
Late Grief For A Lost Sister
- Samin learned as an adult that she had a sister who died in infancy and that the household never processed the loss.
- Reading a friend's memoir and seeing a neighbor's child helped her finally grieve that absence.
Pressure Cooker Childhood And Racism
- Her home felt like a pressure cooker with tempers and unpredictability, so she escaped into reading.
- She also witnessed racism against her family, including a violent attack at her father's workplace.
