Writer Daniel Genis tells us how he learned to cook in prison with limited tools and ingredients, from fried fish and dumplings to pasta cooked on a rewired hot pot. Plus, spirits expert Yolanda Shoshana reveals how cognac became a part of Black history, Dr. Aaron Carroll tells us why coconut oil might not be as healthy as we think, and we make chicken fricase from Puerto Rico. Get this week's recipe, Chicken Fricase with Tomatoes, Potatoes and Carrots: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chicken-fricase-with-tomatoes-potatoes-and-carrots We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips This week's sponsors:  Discover the Sleep Number 360® smart bed. Now, during the Biggest Sale of the Year, all beds are on sale. Save 50% on a NEW Limited Edition smart bed plus special financing. For a limited time only at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com/MILK. For 30% off your first Brami purchase, go to bramisnacks.com and enter code MILKSTREET30.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.